Industry Information

Can I Get Fired for a Social Media Post?

Social media can help you stay connected with friends and family, get and pass on news, and share your thoughts about the issues and problems in the world today. While many people believe that ...

August 26th Is Women's Equality Day

On August 26th, New Jersey residents and Americans across the country will celebrate Women's Equality Day, commemorating the certification of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to ...

How Do U.S. Laws Protect Workers from Wrongful Termination?

If you’ve been fired, it may seem unfair. Unfairness, however, is not the same as “wrongful termination” under the law. With few exceptions, U.S. workers who are not covered by employment ...

New Jersey Implements Law Requiring Severance Pay for Laid-Off Workers

On April 10, 2023, New Jersey employers became subject to new restrictions on worker layoffs and mass terminations. Amendments to the state’s version of the federal Worker Adjustment and ...

How Do New Jersey Laws Protect Workers from Wrongful Termination?

When workers are fired, it can often seem unfair. Firing someone unfairly, however, is not necessarily “wrongful termination” under the law. For New Jersey workers who are not covered by ...

Recognizing Workplace Harassment

No one should have to put up with harassment at work. While employees can certainly feel harassed by an irate boss or supervisor who tends to blow their top, this isn’t necessarily illegal. When ...

Can I Be Fired for Not Getting a COVID Vaccine?

As of the end of November 2022, more than 80% of people in the U.S. had received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 68.8% were considered fully vaccinated. Thanks in part to ...

NJLAD Amendments Can Overturn Mandatory Arbitration Clauses

What Qualifies as a Hostile Work Environment in New Jersey?

You hate your boss, your co-workers, and your clients. The turnover rate is at an all-time high, and your office's productivity is dismal, despite mandatory overtime. You've been disciplined ...

How to File a Wrongful Termination Claim in New Jersey

Although most employment in the United States is "at will," federal and New Jersey state law provides some protections for workers against wrongful termination. Here's what you need to know ...