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ADA and FMLA: Two Public Policies in Search of Employee Fairness
Keeping a job is important to all of us. Keeping a job while you are disabled or dealing with an illness can be difficult, but maintaining employment and a pay check is critical to having an income to pay your bills (including medical bills) and for many of us our health insurance is provided by…
Read MoreNew Jersey Supreme Court strengthens protections of whistleblower law
The Court held in favor of a “watchdog employee,” strengthening the protections of CEPA. The whistleblower law in New Jersey is arguably one of the strongest in the country. The law makes it illegal for employers to fire employees who report illegal activities occurring within the workplace. These protections were solidified with a recent ruling…
Read MorePresident Obama Encourages States to Ban Non-Competes for Lower-Paid Workers Who Can’t Harm the Employer
When an employee leaves one job and heads for another, the former employer frequently requires them to sign a non-compete as part of a negotiated severance package. This agreement often states that the employee will not use any position, skills, or contacts acquired in one job to further their career or advance in the next…
Read MoreEquitable Distribution in New Jersey Divorces
During a divorce the parties need to split up their lives. This includes, with some exceptions, the property that they own. During a marriage both party’s income and wealth are usually joined together and they obtain property. It can be as inconsequential as a toaster oven or as important as a home or retirement savings.…
Read MoreSurprisingly, Religious Discrimination Has Become a Significant Workplace Problem
QSR magazine observes that vigilant employers are on the lookout for age, disability, gender, and race discrimination in the workplace. However, many employers are much less familiar with matters pertaining to religious discrimination. Such complaints make up a small percentage of claims compared with other forms of discrimination. However, as New Jersey and its sister…
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