It can be challenging to work with many different personalities in an office setting; however, there are some offices and workplaces that are more toxic than others. You might even deem your workspace as a “hostile work environment.” Before you seek legal action, read the information provided in this article about workplace bullying and hostile…
Updated June 2026 Yes, an employer may sometimes reduce an employee’s pay going forward, but a pay cut can become illegal if it is retroactive, drops pay below minimum wage, violates a contract or wage agreement, affects overtime improperly, or is based on discrimination, retaliation, protected leave, whistleblowing, or another unlawful reason. If your employer…
Military service brings a sense of honor, integrity and commitment to being an American citizen. Joining the military can be a big sacrifice, leaving family and friends behind. Deployments, for most service members, usually means giving up their civilian job for an extended period of time. Veterans should not have to tolerate employment discrimination when…
You may be surprised to now that sexual harassment is extremely common in the workplace. The majority of harassment claims that are brought before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) are sex-based. Sexual harassment is most commonly associated with some sort of physical advance that is sexual in nature, but it is important to know…
There are few federal laws that require employers to give employees leave of absence. However, many states have enacted their own laws that provide employees with additional leave rights. In June 2013, New Jersey joined 12 other states to implement leave laws for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The result is the New…
Understanding Discrimination and the EEOC Discrimination Process What is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII)was passed to protect employees like you from employment discrimination. It is against the law for employers to discriminate against an employee (or even a job…
When you lose your job and file a claim for benefits from your state’s unemployment compensation fund, the unemployment agency will review your claim and discuss it with your former employer. The agency may also interview you in person or over the phone. After the unemployment agency completes the review, it will either grant your…
If a creditor has successfully sued you to collect on a debt, the creditor can file a garnishment of your wages to collect what it is owed. Certain types of creditors can garnish your wages without securing a judgment, including the IRS, the state child support enforcement agency, and student loan providers. There are state…
Wage garnishments can make it difficult for you to make ends meet. Your wages can be garnished when your employer is ordered by a court to withhold a percentage of your wages and send that amount directly to a creditor until you have repaid your debt. Garnishments may be ordered when you owe child support,…
In New Jersey, employees who are separated from their jobs for a variety of reasons may be eligible for a continuation of coverage under the federal Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act or COBRA. However, this federal law only covers employers that have had 20 or more employees working for at least one-half of the previous…