Posts by Hanan Isaacs
NJ Supreme Court to Employers: You Can’t Cut Discrimination Claims Deadlines by Contract
The New Jersey Supreme Court has sent a loud and clear message to employers in our State: employment agreements cannot shorten time limits for discrimination claims. In Rodriguez v. Raymours Furniture Company, Inc., the Court held that private contracts cannot shorten the statutorily provided 2-year statute of limitations under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination…
Read MoreIs NJ Investigating You for Child Abuse? Get Experienced Legal Help Now!
In the State of New Jersey, adults who suspect child abuse are legally required to report it. Reports may be made anonymously. The investigating agency is the Division of Child Protection & Permanency (DCP&P). The process of investigation can be stressful and confusing for parents, so it is a good idea to retain an attorney…
Read MoreEmployers Take Note: Philadelphia Bans Credit History Use in Most Employment Decisions!
In a clear harbinger for New Jersey, right next door, the City of Philadelphia has just joined 12 other jurisdictions in passing laws prohibiting public and private employers from using a person’s credit history to influence employment decisions. The Ordinance, enacted on July 7, 2016, and effective August 6, 2016, places “meaningful restrictions” on employers…
Read More“As a Divorced N.J. Parent, How Do I Get Passport Consent for My Minor Child?”
There are certain times when divorced parents have to work together, and acquiring a passport for a minor child is one of them. The United States Department of State requires that both parents appear in person at the time of the application, until the child is 16 year old. If the parents are in agreement…
Read MorePolitical Discussions in the Workplace –Employers Should Keep Things Respectful
When political debate enters the workplace, the potential for hot-tempered encounters comes with it, especially in a presidential election year. Employers have an obligation to maintain a level of worker-to-worker respect and decorum in the job environment, and this may be challenging. New Jersey and federal laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of: Age Disability…
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