Posts by Hanan Isaacs
Equal Pay for Equal Work: Not as Simple as it Sounds
It sounds simple enough. People performing the same work should be paid equally. It’s hard to argue against if you have a sense of fairness; it’s also part of state and federal law. It’s illegal to unequally pay workers and subject them to unequal terms and conditions of employment on the basis of someone’s protected…
Read MoreAssociational Discrimination: When You are Penalized for Those You Support or With Whom You Have A Connection
People at work often discuss their personal lives or things that are going on in the world. You may mention that you’re not Indian, your wife is. You may state you think it’s wrong to discriminate against African Americans. You may talk about your husband’s treatment for diabetes. If management learns about this and takes…
Read MoreIn New Jersey, Incarceration of a Parent May, but Need Not, Result in Termination of Parental Rights
The Family Court will consider a parent’s misconduct, including his or her incarceration — for what reason and for how long – if the other parent or the State seeks to end the jailed or imprisoned parent’s parental rights. The mere fact that a person is in prison, in and of itself, does not mandate…
Read MoreNew NJ Wage Theft Law
It should be easier to collect back wages and benefits owed to you, thanks to a new New Jersey law that went into effect earlier this year. The law also steps up wage payment enforcement and increases penalties for those engaging in wage theft. That occurs if an employee doesn’t get their legally required wages…
Read MoreDrinker Biddle Holiday Party 2019
Had a blast at this year’s Drinker Biddle Holiday Party!
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