Posts by Hanan Isaacs
Employee Rights Poster Requirements Set For Employers
Employee rights are an important part of the work environment. Federal and state laws are set up to protect employees from hostile work environments and discrimination. A recent news story highlighted the importance of employee rights. Employers in New Jersey have until Jan. 31, 2012 to post the newly required National Labor Relations Board notices…
Read MoreNew Bills Hope to Protect Domestic Violence Victims
Three new bills could become laws in New Jersey in the near future. New Jersey Assembly Bill 2891, also known as A-2891, would provide lease and rental protections for victims of domestic violence. A-2258 would allow victims of domestic violence to justify actions of self-defense in court. The third bill, A-1491, would create new bail…
Read MoreWhistleblowing Remedies In New Jersey
Recent decisions by the New Jersey Supreme Court and the Appellate Division clarify the definition of “adverse employment action” that triggers New Jersey’s <a href=”https://kingstonlawgroup.com/federal-state-employment-law/whistleblower-claims/”>”whistleblower law,”</a> known as the Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA). <strong>Adverse Employment Action</strong> John Seddon had worked for Dupont 30 years when he filed a complaint with OSHA, the federal office…
Read MoreNewly retired CEO charged with domestic violence
The 65-year-old former CEO of Automatic Data Processing, Inc., which is based in Roseland, New Jersey, is facing charges now that he is retired. According to reports, accusations of domestic violence committed against his wife came just two days before he told the company that he was planning to retire. The event in question happened…
Read MoreWeight discrimination in the workplace
A bout in New Jersey between a former employee and his employer is bringing a new type of discriminatory behavior into the spotlight. This type of workplace discrimination is not based on age, race, gender or sexual orientation; it is based on weight. The 5-foot-10-inch man weighs 270 pounds, and after spending some time as…
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