Former Panera Employee Settles Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

Panera Bread restaurants are common throughout New Jersey, but a string of stores run by a particular franchisee in nearby states has recently been the subject of an employment discrimination lawsuit. Earlier this week, the two sides reached a settlement in the case, although the exact amount of the damages is unknown at present. The…

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New Jersey Corrections Officers Win Racial Discrimination Case

A New Jersey jury has recently found that two men who worked for the State Department of Corrections were the victims of racial discrimination. According to the plaintiffs’ evidence introduced at trial, the two officers were subjected to demeaning racial slurs from their supervisors, who also permitted inmates to participate in the verbal abuse. The…

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New Jersey court denies ex-husband’s alimony modification request

Divorce settlements are meant to provide a fair arrangement for each spouse. As divorced couples know, however, certain changes can occur after the settlement becomes final that upset the initial balance of fairness. In the case of alimony, a subsequent modification may be available if one or both parties have experienced a substantial change in…

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Bullying in the Workplace and How to Stop It

Bullying in New Jersey can happen anywhere, even in the workplace. Workplace bullying is more common than people think. In fact, surveys show that 35 percent of American employees have been bullied in the workplace. Workplace bullying is not something that people should simply “live with.”  Such misconduct creates a hostile work environment that, in…

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