In some workplaces in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, management might clearly favor specific employees over others. This can make the workplace difficult for other employees. Favoritism occurs when managers give benefits to employees based on who they like instead of their performance. Working for a company that allows favoritism can be frustrating for workers. Favoritism
Millions of women in the U.S. experience discrimination based on pregnancy each year. Pregnancy is not a covered disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act. However, workplace discrimination based on a worker’s pregnancy status is unlawful under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. This law prohibits employers from making employment decisions based on a worker’s pregnancy. Employers
Some workers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania receive severance packages when they are laid off from their jobs. If you received a severance package from your former employer, you might wonder whether you will be able to collect unemployment benefits. The attorneys at Swartz Swidler can review your situation and discuss your rights with you.
If you have lost your job in New Jersey or Pennsylvania, you might be eligible to receive unemployment benefits. To receive benefits, you will need to meet the state’s requirements. All states require applicants for unemployment to have recently worked before they became unemployed. The connection to the workplace is measured by earning minimum amounts
In 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
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
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
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
State reopening plans in New Jersey and Pennsylvania have led many workers wondering what they mean for their jobs. While workers who have been deemed to be essential-have worked throughout the COVID-19 crisis, businesses that have been deemed to be non-essential have been closed. Some workers have continued working from home, and some companies have
Many employers are now requiring their employees to wear masks or other face coverings because of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you refuse to wear a face mask at work, you may face discipline at your job. Mandatory masking policies at workplaces in New Jersey and Pennsylvania are common and are based on the recommendations from