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
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
Non-compete agreements have proliferated among employers, and an increasing number of employees working in New Jersey are covered by them. These types of employment agreements are typically signed during the onboarding process and purport to restrict employees from engaging in competition against the employer after they leave. However, non-compete agreements are not always enforceable. Here’s
In New Jersey, most employees are protected by the state’s earned sick leave law. Under this law, employees working for private employers are entitled to receive 40 hours of earned sick leave from their employers each year that they can use to care for themselves or their immediate family members. The New Jersey earned sick
Many employees are asked to sign arbitration agreements when they are hired as a part of their onboarding paperwork. This type of agreement waives an employee’s right to pursue legal remedies through the court process if employment disputes arise. If an employee signs an arbitration agreement, they will be forced to arbitrate their dispute instead