Posts by Hanan Isaacs
New Jersey law addresses pregnancy discrimination
Early in 2014, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed a bill into law to ban pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. The law requires employers in the state to provide their pregnant employees with accommodations upon request, as long as the accommodations do not impose undue hardships on business operations. It might seem commonsensical that a…
Read MoreHow do I assure compliance with a divorce settlement or court order?
Resolving child support and spousal support by court order or final settlement can be challenging enough in New Jersey. Divorcing spouses often disagree on their financial rights and responsibilities when it comes to these issues. However, for many divorcing couples, the true challenge begins only after a final judgment is in place. This is because…
Read MoreSalon Workers aim to Protect their Clients from Domestic Violence
Victims of domestic violence often do not know where to turn to protect themselves and their children. New Jersey law provides protections to the victims of domestic abuse, but individuals are often unaware of how to access help. Others might know about the services that are available, but they may be scared to utilize them,…
Read MoreWill U.S. create a paid family and medical leave fund for all?
Under the Family Leave Act (“FLA”), New Jersey residents have the right to take unpaid leaves from employment in the event of an illness, adoption, or childbirth, or to care for a seriously ill family member. The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) also provides job protection during leaves. While FMLA leaves are unpaid, the…
Read MoreSexual harassment and sexual orientation in the workplace
The law The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination is the oldest statewide anti-discrimination statute in the country. The Law bars discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and business transactions, against an individual because of orientation due to affection or sex, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, age, ancestry, creed, color, civil union status, domestic partnership…
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