Introduction: Your Disability Shouldn’t Be a Workplace Disadvantage Imagine being passed over for a promotion, denied accommodations, or even fired—all because of a disability. Unfortunately, for many employees in New Jersey, this is a harsh reality. But it doesn’t have to be the end of the road. If you’re experiencing disability discrimination at work, you
Some employees are unable to continue working because of disabling mental health conditions. They might fail at their jobs because of the way their mental health conditions interfere with their ability to perform the tasks of their jobs. Some people suffer from chronic mental health conditions that prevent them from returning to work on a
Workplace discrimination based on a disability is illegal. If you are the victim of disability discrimination, you should take action quickly. The Americans with Disabilities Act is a federal law that protects employees and job applicants in all aspects of employment from hiring to termination. New Jersey and Pennsylvania also have state laws that prohibit
While employers are allowed to fire most workers in New Jersey or Pennsylvania at any time and for nearly any reason or no reason at all, there are some exceptions to this rule. Employers cannot terminate workers for discriminatory reasons based on their protected statuses. They also cannot fire workers to retaliate against them for
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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A Florida resident filed suit against a New York City-based firm claiming violation of employment law in a 2012 series of alleged actions that he claims were orchestrated in retaliation for him being a recovering alcoholic. Plaintiff of Pompano Beach, Fla., sued Computer Generated Solutions in the U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania on July
Pregnant Employees must be granted reasonable accommodations when the employer has provided similar accommodations to other individuals with similar limitations. The United States Supreme Court ruling is a victory for Peggy Young, a former driver for UPS who claimed the package company violated her rights under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA). She will now have
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has reached a settlement with Toys “R” Us in an employment discrimination lawsuit. Toys “R” Us is one of the world’s largest retailers of toys and children’s products in the world, and has multiple retail locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and all around the United States. The disability discrimination
On September 30, 2013, New Jersey (NJ) Senate proposed legislation requiring employers to make reasonable accommodation available for pregnancy-related needs when requested by the employees with the advice of their physician. Currently, under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJ LAD), there is no requirement that preferential leave be given to a pregnant employee, unless