“What’s Age Got to Do With It?” When business succession planning turns into age discrimination.

Despite federal and state laws prohibiting age discrimination in employment, older workers regularly have difficulty staying in their careers, let alone advancing. Employers discriminate against older workers whom they perceive to be: •· More expensive •· Less productive •· Out of touch with trends and technology Discrimination against workers is against the law. Yet, in…

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“When it comes to NJ non-competes, what do I need to know?”

Non-Compete Clause You’ve been offered a new job, and your prospective employer wants you to sign a non-compete/non-solicitation agreement — set forth in an Offer Letter and/or a separate Contract. Should you sign the documents? Should you take the job? How a prospective employer presents these contracts or restrictions to you may be an indication…

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Facing workplace discrimination or retaliation? Prompt reporting is key.

For some, the idea of discrimination at work may seem ridiculous. Sadly, as socially conscious as many people are, workers face continuing discrimination or retaliation based on things that all of us should be protected from. Workers who are victims of workplace discrimination or retaliation will benefit from knowing their rights. We discuss workers’ rights…

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