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New Bills Hope to Protect Domestic Violence Victims
Three new bills could become laws in New Jersey in the near future. New Jersey Assembly Bill 2891, also known as A-2891, would provide lease and rental protections for victims of domestic violence. A-2258 would allow victims of domestic violence to justify actions of self-defense in court. The third bill, A-1491, would create new bail…
Read MoreNewly retired CEO charged with domestic violence
The 65-year-old former CEO of Automatic Data Processing, Inc., which is based in Roseland, New Jersey, is facing charges now that he is retired. According to reports, accusations of domestic violence committed against his wife came just two days before he told the company that he was planning to retire. The event in question happened…
Read MoreWeight discrimination in the workplace
A bout in New Jersey between a former employee and his employer is bringing a new type of discriminatory behavior into the spotlight. This type of workplace discrimination is not based on age, race, gender or sexual orientation; it is based on weight. The 5-foot-10-inch man weighs 270 pounds, and after spending some time as…
Read MoreMinimizing the Effects of Divorce on Children
For adults and children in New Jersey, the separation of a marriage can create a very serious rift. Parents may see it as the only option to bring happiness to their life again, but often times, children do not understand this. Some children have seen divorce as an attack against them while others might believe…
Read MoreSexual Harassment Laws and How They Have Changed
A recent news story discussed the evolution of how sexual harassment is viewed in the workplace. When women in New Jersey and across the country first entered the workplace in full force, many of them dealt with unnecessary and unwanted attention. This often came from male co-workers who would sometimes make inappropriate remarks and unwelcome…
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