Workplace bullying and intimidation can derail careers and lead to a toxic environment at work. While this type of conduct can make the working environment unbearable and lead to higher turnover rates and reduced productivity, some employers do nothing to end it. Workplace bullying is not illegal in many cases. However, there are certain situations
Some New Jersey employers discriminate against job applicants and employees based on their pregnancy status. Employers might refuse to hire women who are pregnant or question the hiring of women of childbearing age, deny promotions and training opportunities to women because they might get pregnant in the future, or wrongfully terminate women based on pregnancy
Wrongdoing by companies can go undetected without the willingness of individuals and employees to come forward with reports. Because of the important role whistleblowers have in exposing corporate malfeasance, both the federal and New Jersey state government have enacted multiple whistleblower laws. These laws provide incentives to individuals who have inside information about fraudulent schemes
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
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