Posts by Hanan Isaacs
Jury Says N-word is Not Allowed at Work, No Matter Who Says It
Many New Jersey residents have heard about the recent workplace discrimination case that put an oft-debated question before a federal jury: who, if anyone, may use the N-word? It is an issue that is sometimes discussed in the media, around the water cooler and at the bar. Different people, of different backgrounds, have long voiced…
Read MoreNew Jersey corporation settles race discrimination lawsuit
A company headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, has agreed to settle a race discrimination lawsuit, according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The EEOC accused Schindler Elevator Corporation of discriminating against a black elevator mechanic. The man had been an employee of the company for 29 years when he was fired for reportedly having…
Read MoreAbercrombie & Fitch Under Fire for Religious Discrimination
Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, employers in New Jersey and throughout the country may not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis or religious beliefs and practices, unless it is necessary to avoid putting a business under undue hardship. The clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has argued that it…
Read MoreAppeals court: No Child Support After Same-sex Couple Breaks Up
Although same-sex marriage is not legal in New Jersey, many gay and lesbian couples do have relationships that are similar to marriage. And, of course, many of these couples raise children. Because such families are not recognized under state law, things become very complicated during break ups. When married couples divorce, New Jersey law governs…
Read MoreAlimony for egg freezing in New Jersey?
Under current New Jersey law, alimony is determined at the time of divorce, and it can either be negotiated by spouses and their lawyers or it can be ordered by a court of law. Whether alimony is handled in or out of court, the purpose of alimony is always to establish fairness between divorcing parties.…
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