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“Can My Employer Discriminate Against Me Because of My Religion?”
New Jersey and federal laws make it illegal for an employer to discriminate against a worker based on the worker’s religion, with narrow exceptions. If you are denied a job, singled out for discipline, or fired because of your religion (or perceived religion), then your employer has broken the civil rights laws and is subject…
Read MoreYou Can Learn from Their Mistakes: They Married and Divorced the Same Guy
You may be in the same boat as Holiday Miller. According to the Chicago Tribune, Miller was in the middle of a divorce and wanted help getting her life back together. Miller reached out to Valerie Shepherd, someone who would understand exactly what Miller was going through. Shepherd had married Miller’s husband before Miller did.…
Read MorePhysical Exams, Drug Tests, and Getting A NJ Job: It’s Complicated!
Under state and federal laws, it is illegal to discriminate against job applicants on the basis of their disabilities. Beyond that general statement, like most laws, things get cloudier with details. One of those details is drug testing and physical exams of NJ job applicants after a job is offered but before you start working.…
Read MoreDivorce, College Savings, and FAFSA . . . Here’s What You Need to Know!
It can be exciting and a little scary when your first child enters college. One of the scariest parts is paying for it. To help save money for those five-figure bills, you should establish a federally permitted 529 plan. If you want to try to get some financial help to pay for college you’ll also…
Read More“Can You Hear Me Now?” Is it Legal to Make Voice Recordings in the NJ Workplace?
If you feel you’re being harassed or discriminated against in the workplace or believe your employer is doing something illegal or unethical, you should think about coming up with evidence to support your beliefs. Documentary proofs (emails, memos, notes left on your desk, the contents of performance reviews) may be very helpful to your case.…
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