Posts by Hanan Isaacs
What rights do nursing mothers have in New Jersey workplaces?
Last week, the New Jersey Herald published a report about a discrimination lawsuit that has been filed in northern Pennsylvania. The lawsuit was filed by a woman who claims that she was discriminated against for taking breaks to pump breast milk during the workday. The news report may have many women in New Jersey wondering…
Read MoreAre more and more New Jersey grandparents raising grandkids?
There are many grandparents here in New Jersey who are the primary caretakers of their grandchildren. There are a number of reasons that a grandparent may end up in this role. An addiction, mental illness or extreme poverty may make a parent unable to take care of a child. Under New Jersey law, grandparents’ rights…
Read MoreCan a company fire a worker for refusing to take a urine test?
Many New Jersey residents must pass a drug test as a condition of employment. In most industries, federal law does not pose any major restrictions on drug testing, and neither does the state of New Jersey. However, in some cases workplace drug testing may violate privacy or anti-discrimination laws. For example, an employer that singles…
Read MoreDoes New Jersey’s same-sex marriage ruling impact civil unions?
This week, New Jersey became the 14th state to allow same-sex marriage. Gov. Chris Christie’s decision to stop fighting the recognition of same-sex marriage allowed gay couples to begin marrying Monday, but much confusion remains as gay marriage policy has yet to be solidified. Same-sex marriage became the law of the land in New Jersey…
Read MoreJoanne’s Birthday
What would we do without Joanne? Happy Birthday!
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