Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, eligible employees who work for employers with 50 or more employees within 75 miles of each other are entitled to take up to 12 weeks off from work to treat their serious health condition or the condition of a close family member. To be eligible, an employee must
While everyone experiences minor anxiety about different situations once in a while, some people experience severe anxiety that qualifies as a mental impairment. Anxiety that is severe enough that it interferes with your ability to perform the daily tasks of your life and interferes with your work can be especially difficult to manage. If you
In the U.S., workers occasionally engage in organized strikes, picketing, or other forms of coordinated actions designed to call attention to unfair workplace practices. Employees have engaged in these types of organized activities for a long time. However, many workers are hesitant about participating in strikes or picketing because of the fear of being terminated
We live in an appearance-oriented society, and many employers also make hiring decisions that are partly based on a candidate’s physical appearance. When you are preparing for an interview, you will likely want to groom yourself properly and wear appropriate attire for the type of position for which you have applied. While employers can make
New Jersey employees who suffer from serious medical conditions or injuries might be forced to miss work so that they can address their conditions and recover. In some cases, employees might also have to take off from work to take care of their immediate family members when they are experiencing serious medical problems. When employees
State and federal anti-discrimination laws prohibit employers from engaging in discriminatory acts against employees based on their protected characteristics. These laws also prohibit discrimination by employers against applicants. The protection against discrimination is a critical right for applicants and employees. While it is illegal for employers to engage in discrimination against workers based on their
The early 2000s were marked by increased deregulation of the housing and mortgage industries. This helped to create a housing bubble that burst, resulting in millions of foreclosures and the great recession. As a result of the recession and the actions of unscrupulous lenders, U.S. Senator Chris Dodd and Representative Barney Frank sponsored a law
Workplace discrimination based on your protected characteristics is illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and various state laws. While employers are prohibited from engaging in or allowing unlawful discrimination, this type of illegal behavior is still fairly common. Employment discrimination victims have the right to pursue compensation for their losses
Being discriminated against in the workplace based on race is a horrible experience. If you think that your employer has unlawfully discriminated against you, you might not know how to handle the issue. While racial discrimination in the workplace has been illegal for more than half a century, it is still a pervasive issue in
If you were recently fired from your job, you might wonder whether your termination was lawful. While most employees work at will, employers can’t fire employees for illegal reasons. If you were filed for an unlawful reason, you might be entitled to pursue a claim against your employer. Here are seven examples of wrongful termination