Posts by Hanan Isaacs
Fired for Corpulence: Do NJ and Federal Law Prohibit Workplace Discrimination Based on Weight?
Obesity affects nearly 1 in 3 Americans and has become so pervasive that the American Medical Association (“AMA”) declared it a disease in 2013. Despite accounting for more than 30% of the population, in the workplace overweight employees are statistically disadvantaged and discriminated against. Academic studies from both Yale and Vanderbilt say that overweight workers…
Read MoreAre Low Wages Due to Supply and Demand – or Unlawful Wage Theft?
Have your wages kept up with inflation over the years? If not, multiple factors may be at work, including increased automation, foreign competition, and the increased costs to employers for health benefits. But some employers may be reaping the benefits of fewer employees in your geographic area — and they may be breaking the law.…
Read MoreCounsel Fees and Costs in New Jersey Family Court Actions: The Mechanics of Obtaining an Award
Across the spectrum of NJ Family Court cases, the financial and emotional costs can be high. Emotional upheaval should be handled in therapy: family, individual, separation counseling, and the like. This post focuses on funding the “financial cost” in divorce. In many family law cases, the trial court has the power to award you counsel…
Read MoreAre You a Workplace Bully Lure? You Don’t Have to Be!
Are You a Bully Lure at Work? You Don’t Have to Be! Bullying in the workplace has become epidemic in America. More than 35 million workers complain of abuse each workday, according to surveys. Almost as many workers witness such abuses. What are the risk factors for bullying at work? Report the abuse immediately. Bullies…
Read More“What is Family Law?” A Primer for the NJ Client
Family law in New Jersey is that field of lawyer representation covering the benefits and obligations that come with family or family-type relationships. The “family” in family law includes traditional and nontraditional families and relationships, including unwed parents, same sex couples, and even legal issues involving embryos in the custody of fertility clinics. It’s an…
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