Under federal law, sexual harassment can take several forms in the workplace. The workplace sexual harassment definition might include inappropriate comments, demanding sexual favors in exchange for providing work benefits, displaying obscene photos, and other examples. Determining what is illegal harassment and what is acceptable can be difficult. By looking at how the courts and
DetailsIn the U.S., employees who are temporarily out of work may be eligible for unemployment benefits. Many people who receive unemployment benefits have lost their positions through no fault of their own. However, it may be possible for you to recover benefits when you are still working but have had your pay or hours cut
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The COVID-19 pandemic has forced millions of Americans out of work. Many people in New Jersey and Pennsylvania have been relying on unemployment benefits to help them to meet their basic needs while they are unemployed. People who lose their jobs through no fault of their own might wonder how long they will be eligible
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While the unemployment insurance program provides an important financial safety net for people who lose their jobs in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. However, not everyone who does not have a job will be eligible to receive unemployment benefits. These benefits are designed to replace a portion of a worker’s wages temporarily while they are out
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The unemployment rate has skyrocketed across the U.S. during 2020. Understanding how the unemployment rate is calculated can provide people with a better idea of what it means for the general economic situation. The unemployment rate is calculated with a formula that divides the number of unemployed people in the U.S. by the total number
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Dealing with health problems is among the most stressful experiences that people in New Jersey and Pennsylvania might go through. It is also stressful for people when their loved ones experience major health issues. When workers have to deal with their medical problems or those of their family members, they can encounter complications at their
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Job applicants in Pennsylvania and New Jersey enjoy certain rights before they are hired. Employers are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination based on an applicant’s protected characteristics during the hiring process. Local and state laws may provide additional protection to job applicants. Employers are required to abide by state and federal anti-discrimination laws throughout
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Whistleblowers serve an important role in bringing the illegal actions of managers, executives, and companies to light. Without whistleblowers, many of the types of fraud and other wrongdoing by companies may go undiscovered. Unfortunately, blowing the whistle can result in serious consequences. Whistleblowers are frequently targeted for retaliation by their employers. The retaliatory actions may
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Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, eligible employees can take 12 weeks of unpaid time off from work to handle their serious medical problems or to care for the conditions of their family members. If you take approved FMLA leave, you should be allowed to return to your job without consequences. While FMLA leave
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People who are injured while they are working are entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits come from insurance that employers are mandated to carry as a protection for their employees. Workers’ compensation benefits pay for the medical expenses that relate to the workers’ injuries and a portion of their income losses if they
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