Workplace harassment is a pervasive problem in workplaces in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Some types of workplace harassment are illegal. You should recognize the different forms of workplace harassment and know the unlawful types. The attorneys at Swartz Swidler might help if you have been the victim of illegal harassment at your
In most circumstances, employment agreements are entered between the employee and the employer on an at-will basis. This means that either party can terminate the relationship for any reason, so long as it is not an illegal one in the case of employers. For these purposes, an at-will employment relationship will allow an employer to
COBRA offers an option for employees and their beneficiaries to continue to receive benefits through an employer’s group health insurance plan for a temporary period of time following an event that would otherwise end coverage. While this usually applies to employers with 20 or more employees, some states also offer a form of “mini-COBRA.” Generally,
Federal equal pay laws prohibit wage discrimination between men and women. Employees who have the same job duties should get the same amount of pay; however, that is not always the case for many workers. In this article, we’ll explain what you need to know about discrimination and benefits for men and women. When most
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
If your employer has cut your pay or reduced your hours, you might wonder whether it is legal. In many cases, it is legal for employers to reduce the hours or pay of employees. At-will employees usually are not guaranteed a certain number of work hours per week or that their pay will remain the
Age discrimination occurs in the workplace when an employee or potential employee is treated differently due to age, and it adversely impacts their employment or employment opportunities. There may be legal recourse options for those that are facing such discrimination. However, first, it is helpful to know the signs of age discrimination and how to
Getting let go from your place of employment can be devastating, especially if you have a family to take care of and bills to pay. Unemployment benefits were created specifically for this purpose. These benefits are intended to provide an unemployed worker with the means to find a new career opportunity without suffering financial duress.
In New Jersey, some employers ask their employees to sign non-compete agreements as a condition of employment. These are agreements that the employee will refrain from working for a competitor of the company for a certain time after his or her employment with the current employer ends. Non-compete agreements are not always enforceable in New
Hotel workers in New Jersey will soon have new protections at their jobs. On June 11, 2019, Gov. Murphy signed the panic button bill into law. This law will mandate the installation of panic buttons in hotels that employees can use when they are being threatened with sexual assault or other dangers. To learn more