Workplace discrimination is unlawful when it is based on a person’s protected characteristics. The Equal Opportunity Act of 2010 identifies 18 different personal characteristics that are illegal bases of discrimination at work. Employers may not discriminate against workers in all of the stages of employment, including recruitment, interviews, hiring decisions, bonuses, promotions, discipline, and terminations.
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Over the fast few years, an increasing number of disability discrimination claims have been filed. These types of cases may involve complex issues that can involve such things as pregnancy and workers’ compensation. It is important for you to understand your rights and how you can prove that you were targeted for unlawful disability discrimination.
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It can be frustrating to work at a company in which the supervisors or managers regularly show favoritism to some workers over others. While showing favoritism at work is a poor management practice, it is not necessarily illegal. Favoritism causes other employees to feel resentful, and they may be disincentivized from providing good work. Favoritism
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Constructive dismissal is a type of wrongful termination claim. A wrongful constructive dismissal occurs when an employer wrongfully makes the working conditions at your job hostile enough that you are forced to quit. Your termination must also be in violation of your employment contract or of public policy. At Swartz Swidler, our attorneys assist workers
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Being treated differently from other employees at your job may be legal or illegal, depending on the reason that your employer treats you differently. In the employment context, differential treatment often means that an employer treats a group of employees differently from other groups because of specific characteristics that they are unable to change. If
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If you were fired, and you think that the reason for your termination was unlawful, it is possible that you might have a claim for wrongful termination. A wrongful termination claim can be complex and involve complicated laws and procedures. This means that it may be a good idea for you to consult with an
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If your employer retaliates against you because you filed a discrimination charge or because you participated in a hearing, your employer’s adverse job action against you is illegal. Employers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania are prohibited from retaliating against employees because they have exercised their rights. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is the federal agency
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Under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, eligible workers who are employed by covered employers have the right to take unpaid leave from their jobs in order to deal with serious health conditions. The FMLA gives workers the right to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid time off from work each
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If you work in New Jersey and are pregnant, you likely want to learn about your rights to maternity leave, pregnancy leave, and parental leave. You might be confused about the amount of time that you are able to take off from work in the state. The employment lawyers at Swartz Swidler can help you
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Many companies have human resources departments. These departments may not get very much respect. Some workers believe that HR is useless. In reality, HR plays a crucial role to ensure that employers remain compliant with regulations that govern the workplace. If you own or manage a business, it is important for you to recognize the
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