Employers may not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of age, including in decisions about hiring, promotions, termination, layoffs or discipline. However, this prohibition only applies to workers who are ages 40 or older. The federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 likewise only applies to employers who have 20 or more
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A majority of U.S. employers are required to pay their eligible employees who work in excess of 40 hours per week overtime pay. When this law was passed during the Great Depression, it was meant to help more people get employment by encouraging employers to hire more workers. Today, overtime pay is treated as a
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Sexual harassment is an ongoing problem for both men and women in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It is recognized as a form of sex discrimination under the Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Across the U.S., sexually harassing people
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When you are collecting unemployment benefits, you are allowed to decline a job offer if it is not considered to be suitable for you. Jobs that are not suitable include those that pay too little money in relation to your prior job experience or those that require too demanding of physical requirements for your condition.
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People who learn that individuals or entities are committing fraud against the federal government may be allowed to file qui tam lawsuits. A qui tam lawsuit is a lawsuit that a private citizen may file against the wrongdoer on behalf of the government. The government may intervene or it may not, and the extent of
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People who are fired from their jobs because they asserted their legal rights or complained about illegal behavior may have the legal grounds to file wrongful termination claims based on retaliation or whistleblowing. There are numerous employment laws at both the state and federal levels that prohibit employers from terminating employees on the basis of
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Workers who are older are often subjected to workplace age discrimination based on their ages. In a survey that was conducted by the AARP, more than 50 percent of people over the age of 50 reported that they had either been subjected to age discrimination or had witnessed it at work. At the same time,
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Employment discrimination may take many forms. Some of the most frequently occurring are outlined below. If you believe that you have been the victim of any of these types of illegal actions, you may want to speak with the employment lawyers at Swartz Swidler. Discrimination based on age People who are age 40 and older
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As an employee, you may be protected by a number of different anti-discrimination laws. These laws protect certain employees throughout all stages of employment from interviewing and hiring to termination. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC, is the agency that is tasked with administering federal employment discrimination laws. Here are six employment discrimination laws
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Many people believe certain myths about employment law both in New Jersey and elsewhere. While it is improbable that you would know all of the various employment laws, the attorneys at Swartz Swidler, LLC believe that it is important for you to understand how you are both affected and protected under the existing employment laws.
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