Posts by Hanan Isaacs
Fitness for Duty Testing and the ADA
“Fitness for duty testing” can be a very stressful phrase when you’re disabled. But depending on your limitations and the job requirements, you may not need to be so concerned. Disabled job applicants have some legal protections that should give you a fair opportunity to compete for a job opening. What is the ADA? The…
Read MoreJob Interview Questions that Matter: What Employers Want to Know
Job interviews are critical steps in finding your next job, which make them more nerve-racking. You won’t know how an interview will go until you’ve begun. But you can prepare for an interview ahead of time, which should improve your responses and make you feel more comfortable and confident about success. It can be challenging…
Read MoreWhat’s Needed for Successful Family/Divorce Mediation?
Family/divorce mediation can be a valuable tool for parties who want to amicably resolve the conflicts between them. If direct negotiations fail to bring matters to a close, input from a third-party neutral could be what’s needed. What is Mediation? Mediation is a process in which an impartial third-party guides those involved in a dispute…
Read MoreCan a New Jersey Employer Test Job Applicants and Employees for Marijuana Use?
New Jersey law allows for medical and recreational use of marijuana. It also generally bans testing current employees for use outside of work. State law has language stating a positive marijuana test shouldn’t prevent someone from getting hired. However, state law has also been interpreted as not giving job applicants the ability to protect these…
Read MoreWhether an Employer is Actively Engaged in DEI, It’s Still Illegal for Them to Discriminate
DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) has gotten a lot of press over the years and has become a lightning rod for love and criticism. The second Trump administration has made a point of attacking it (whatever they think DEI is), and it’s current, explicit federal policy to stamp it out wherever and whenever it can.…
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