Posts by Hanan Isaacs
New Jersey Domestic Violence Victims Use Art As Therapy
In New Jersey, a new art exhibit is being put on display by women who have been abused by their significant others. With Domestic Violence Awareness Month upon us, the exhibit that will be presented in several libraries throughout the state is aiming to make individuals more conscious of the effects of domestic abuse in…
Read MoreNew Jersey Woman Files Pregnancy Discrimination Suit
A New Jersey woman has filed a suit against Rite Aid for pregnancy discrimination. She alleges that her firing was directly related to her pregnancy, according to the wrongful termination suit. The 26-year-old had been working at one of the company’s stores in Ocean Township, New Jersey, since 2009. She had set her sights on…
Read MoreResolving a child custody dispute
When a marriage ends in New Jersey, it can become complicated if one of the spouses does not agree with the outcome. Child custody is one place where a divorce can become extremely sensitive. With two parents fighting for their position as custodial parent, custody proceedings can become very complex. But if parents can agree,…
Read MoreEmployers Have Begun Discriminating Against Smokers
In many cases, discrimination in New Jersey is based on age, gender, race, religion and several other criteria, including sexual orientation. Laws in many states have barred these types of workplace discrimination, but a new wave of legislative changes across the nation may be creating a new form of hiring discrimination. Many smokers have been…
Read MoreSexual Harassment: Not Something You Have To Accept In The Workplace
Sexual harassment in the workplace has long been illegal. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of1964 classifies sexual harassment as discrimination. The specific definition is “unwelcome verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature that is severe or pervasive and affects working conditions or creates a hostile work environment.” The EEOC, the federal…
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