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Employers Take Note: Philadelphia Bans Credit History Use in Most Employment Decisions!
In a clear harbinger for New Jersey, right next door, the City of Philadelphia has just joined 12 other jurisdictions in passing laws prohibiting public and private employers from using a person’s credit history to influence employment decisions. The Ordinance, enacted on July 7, 2016, and effective August 6, 2016, places “meaningful restrictions” on employers…
Read More“As a Divorced N.J. Parent, How Do I Get Passport Consent for My Minor Child?”
There are certain times when divorced parents have to work together, and acquiring a passport for a minor child is one of them. The United States Department of State requires that both parents appear in person at the time of the application, until the child is 16 year old. If the parents are in agreement…
Read MorePolitical Discussions in the Workplace –Employers Should Keep Things Respectful
When political debate enters the workplace, the potential for hot-tempered encounters comes with it, especially in a presidential election year. Employers have an obligation to maintain a level of worker-to-worker respect and decorum in the job environment, and this may be challenging. New Jersey and federal laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of: Age Disability…
Read MoreWant to Reduce or Eliminate Alimony? Proving NJ Cohabitation is Not so Easy
Alimony is a like one of those parking lots where you drive safely over protruding steel spikes, facing away from you, and the signs adjure in large letters: “DON’T BACK UP!!” Why? Entry is simple, but going backwards creates a very expensive exit and a need for at least two new tires. In Robitzski v.…
Read MoreFrom Jail Stripes to Pinstripes: Returning Ex-Convicts to the Workplace
Employers are often reluctant to hire ex convicts, even when they are the most qualified applicants for a given position. A new study out of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst reveals that bosses may be missing out on high quality employees when screening for a criminal record. The study shows that, where the criminal…
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