Being bullied at your job in Haddon Township, New Jersey can be understandably demoralizing. If you are the victim of workplace bullying, you might wonder whether there are available legal remedies to pursue. Unfortunately, bullying in the workplace is not always illegal unless it involves harassment or discrimination based on protected characteristics. There are some
Racial discrimination is a persistent problem in companies across New Jersey despite federal and state anti-discrimination laws. No one should ever face discrimination based on their race or skin color, and, unfortunately, some employers continue to engage in this illegal conduct or allow it to flourish within their workplaces. Under both the New Jersey Law
Workplace sexual harassment is an insidious issue within companies across New Jersey and persists despite federal and state laws that make it illegal. Sexual harassment can take several forms in the workplace and can sometimes be subtle and difficult for victims to identify. Even when workers recognize what’s happening, some hesitate to confront the issue
While most healthcare employers follow the law, some do not and instead engage in fraudulent campaigns against the state or federal government to wrongfully obtain funds they are not entitled to receive. Employees who come forward to report their employers for engaging in healthcare fraud help to save taxpayer money by assisting with the government’s
Multiple federal and state laws protect workers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and all other states against discrimination in the workplace. These laws prohibit employers from discriminating against employees or applicants based on their membership in protected groups. Despite these laws, some employers engage in illegally discriminatory acts or fail to stop the discrimination that others
Realizing that you need to go to inpatient drug or alcohol rehabilitation is a major step on your road to recovery. However, the decision to go to rehab can be difficult when you are worried about your job and whether your decision could result in being fired. Thankfully, you might be protected under two federal
When an employee suffers a serious medical condition or faces a close family member’s serious illness or injuries, it can be difficult to navigate work requirements. However, these types of situations should not ruin someone’s career. Congress passed the Family and Medical Leave Act to protect qualifying employees when they go through these types of
Certain New Jersey employees might be able to take time off from their jobs under a few laws, including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA), or the New Jersey Paid Family Leave Act. These laws offer important protection to workers who need to take time off from
Learning that you are being fired from your job can be very upsetting and could leave you in a precarious financial situation until you find a new position. If you have been terminated from your job, you might wonder whether your employer’s decision was legal or if you might have grounds to pursue a lawsuit
Swartz Swidler, a renowned New Jersey employment plaintiff law firm, recently secured a groundbreaking ruling on behalf of Service Technicians in the U.S. District Court of New Jersey. The court ruled that time spent driving from technicians’ homes to their first assignment, and from their last assignment to their homes, may be compensable under the