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New Jersey Public University Settles Equal Pay Lawsuit
In 1963, the Equal Pay Act made it illegal to pay women lower wages than those that men earned for doing the same jobs. Today, almost 50 years later, wage discrimination still exists. In a case that was just settled this week here in Newark, it was unveiled that female faculty members at the University…
Read MoreSupreme Court asked to clear up sexual harassment question
Sexual harassment has a reputation as one of the most complicated areas of employment law in New Jersey and throughout the country. This is for a number of reasons, but it is due in part to the fact that there are two forms of sexual harassment and both involve highly sensitive issues. The first type…
Read MoreDisabled Parents Face Discrimination in Child Custody Case
Child custody disputes can be very exhausting for parents. To be asked to prove to a New Jersey family law judge that it is in a child’s best interest to be in your care can be very emotionally draining for any parent. A recent report issued by the National Council on Disability states that the stakes…
Read MoreNew Jersey Moves Domestic Violence Police Training Online
Domestic violence unfortunately touches many lives here in New Jersey. In fact, according to Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa, more than 70,000 instances of domestic violence are reported every year in New Jersey. In order for police to respond effectively to domestic disturbances, the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991 required every police officer…
Read MorePresident Obama signs Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act
When workers in New Jersey report employer misconduct and are then fired or subjected to mistreatment for doing so, they are often able to get their jobs back and obtain compensation under federal and state laws. This is because very strong legal protections are afforded to whistle-blowers in the private sector. Unfortunately, such rights of…
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