Under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, certain classes of people are legally protected from wrongful termination and other forms of discrimination. This law is there to protect the rights of employees and ensure that everyone gets treated fairly in the...
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NJ Transit managers win $3.2 million discrimination claim
New Jersey Transit lost another workplace discrimination lawsuit, marking the second major racism-related claim the public authority has paid out in under 10 years. The case serves as a reminder that employment discrimination is illegal, and pursuing justice can help...
Could you be discriminated against for your LGBT gender identity?
Discrimination in the New Jersey workplace and elsewhere comes in many ugly forms. In previous times, the social focus on combatting workplace discrimination fell squarely on the unfair treatment of racial minorities and women. In the modern era, though, the new...
Sensing the subtle signs of workplace discrimination
Some signs of workplace discrimination in New Jersey are more subtle than others. Overt displays of racial, sexual, or other forms of discrimination these days are rare as companies are acutely aware of their civil liability for fostering a hostile work environment....
Job listings can point to potential discrimination
When a job vacancy opens, a company usually wants to fill the position without too much delay. Ads announcing employment opportunities could draw attention and receive a high volume of responses from both New Jersey residents and other applicants who border the state....
Can a New Jersey employer force their employees to get vaccinated?
The past couple of months have seen a surge in employers mandating vaccinations against Covid-19 for all of their employees nationwide. This trend has increased recently with the FDA’s approval of the Pfizer brand of vaccine. This has left many employees wondering...
Cuomo resigns following sexual harassment investigation
Most New Jersey residents have heard about the scandal involving New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. On Aug. 10, Cuomo announced in a press conference that he would be stepping down from his office due to allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation. Cuomo’s official...
Why do some employees fail to report instances of harassment?
Running a business in New Jersey can be challenging and rewarding at the same time. However, problems can occur in the workplace, especially when employees are subjected to or witnesses to discrimination and harassment. Sometimes, employees may not even feel safe...
Harassment at remote workplaces in New Jersey
Every employee in New Jersey has the right to work in a safe environment free from discrimination and harassment, whether working remotely or on a job site. Surprisingly, as more people transition to remote working, there has been an increase in workplace harassment...
Latest discrimination trends for LGBTQ employees
Human resource professionals in New Jersey and around the country have the tough task of overseeing large and diverse workplace atmospheres. As awareness increases around specific groups, recruiters and HR managers have a difficult conversation. Employment...