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EEOC Reaches Settlement on Pregnancy Discrimination Claim
In a number of prior posts on our New Jersey employment law blog, we have had occasion to note that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits a wide range of discriminatory conduct. We have mentioned that companies cannot base their employment decisions on factors such as an employee’s race, gender or…
Read MoreFuture May Hold Changes to Child Custody Laws for Soldiers
Many members of our nation’s military call New Jersey home. But for a significant number of those soldiers, home is often far away. It goes without saying that extended deployments overseas are difficult, but they can become even more so when a service member must deal with a child custody issue. According to some, family…
Read MoreNew Jersey Bus Driver’s Discrimination Case Sets Precedent
The law prohibits employers from treating workers unfairly because of the religion they observe. But a recent court decision may negatively affect the rights of workers to receive accommodations for their religious beliefs. A panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has sided with New Jersey Transit against one of its…
Read MoreLaws and Perception Surrounding Divorce Change Over Time
Parents entering a divorce may understandably be anxious about how a number of important issues will be resolved. The amount one parent receives in child support and alimony, which assets go to which spouse and how the parents decide to arrange child custody will affect former couples’ lives for many years going forward. According to…
Read MoreMcDonald’s Franchisee Settles Sexual Harassment Claims
New Jersey employees have a right to be free from a hostile work environment. Employers must comply with state and federal laws, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and ensure that their workers are not exposed to sexual harassment. Some employers, however, fail to respond adequately to employee complaints of inappropriate behavior…
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