Posts by Hanan Isaacs
Weight 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…
Read MoreMinimizing the Effects of Divorce on Children
For adults and children in New Jersey, the separation of a marriage can create a very serious rift. Parents may see it as the only option to bring happiness to their life again, but often times, children do not understand this. Some children have seen divorce as an attack against them while others might believe…
Read MoreSexual Harassment Laws and How They Have Changed
A recent news story discussed the evolution of how sexual harassment is viewed in the workplace. When women in New Jersey and across the country first entered the workplace in full force, many of them dealt with unnecessary and unwanted attention. This often came from male co-workers who would sometimes make inappropriate remarks and unwelcome…
Read MoreMan Arrested in New Jersey for Refusing to Pay Child Support
A New Jersey man who owes close to $100,000 in child support was arrested earlier this month. According to a recent news report, Mercer County Sheriff’s officers tracked down the 38-year-old man at a motel in Lawrence, New Jersey. He was taken into custody because he had three outstanding child support warrants, authorities said. The…
Read MoreNew Jersey whistleblower receives multi-million dollar settlement
A former chemical plant operator — and a whistleblower — who sued the company he worked for after experiencing workplace retaliation has been awarded more than $2 million in damages and lost wages. According to a recent news report, The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division ruled in favor of both the man and a…
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