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Prayer in the Workplace—What’s Legal in New Jersey

Private employers balance respecting the rights and diversity of their workers with fostering the moral principles that they support as a company. Unlike public employers, private companies are ...

Winter Is Coming, Along with Slip-and-Fall Claims

Snow, ice, and sleet can make everyday activities much more hazardous in the winter months. Inclement weather can turn streets, sidewalks, and parking lots into danger zones. Slipping on ice, ...

Racial Pay Gaps Persist Despite Efforts

Despite laws prohibiting pay discrimination based on race, gender, national origin, or ethnicity, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination ...

Can #MeToo Lead to a Hostile Work Environment?

As the #MeToo movement brings workplace sexual harassment into the spotlight, some people are expressing concerns. As some employees speak up about their experiences and complaints, others can ...

Don’t Talk to an Insurance Investigator Until You Read This

After an automobile accident or other incident that injures you or your property, your first priority is to make sure you are safe and get the medical care you need. Once the dust settles, ...

Two Former North Bergen EMS Workers Claim Whistleblower Retaliation

North Bergen Township is defending a lawsuit brought by two former EMS workers who claim they were wrongfully terminated after a conflict with local law enforcement officers. Luis Deleon and ...

Hidden Bias—How Can Seemingly Neutral Policies Be Racist?

Discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, and other protected characteristics is prohibited by statutes like the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination ...

I Told HR About My Workplace Harassment. Now What?

Sexual harassment in the workplace is prohibited by both New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) and federal law (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964). In fact, employers have a ...

Can I Be Discriminated Against If I’m White?

The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) protects against discrimination based on certain protected characteristics in housing, employment, places of public accommodation, credit, and ...

How Much Time Do I Have to Bring a Workplace Harassment Claim?