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When the Tongue is Less Mighty than the Sword — NJ Employers Should Avoid EEOC Complaints and Federal/State Lawsuits Over Foolish Speech
Employers sometimes find themselves in legal hot water over things they have said to their employees, even when their intentions were good. To foster an ethical work environment, employers should avoid crossing certain lines in conversation with employees. Here are some common topics of office life that could lead to actionable misunderstandings: Harassment Perhaps most…
Read MoreDoes Anybody Truly Win in Divorce?
It is axiomatic in divorce litigation: no one truly wins, and in fact each party may feel like a loser at the bitter end of a difficult process. While recognizing the reality that not every case may be settled to the satisfaction of both parties, many people would be shocked to learn that a well-negotiated,…
Read MoreOSHA Works With Industry Groups to Prevent Workplace Accidents
According to the United States Department of Labor’s enforcement agency, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), nearly 5,000 workers died in workplace accidents in 2014. To reduce this tragic human statistic, OSHA is collaborating with trade associations to make the workplace and workers safer. Recently, OSHA renewed its collaboration agreement with the Independent Electrical…
Read MoreWhen Parents in Poverty Challenge Termination of Their Parental Rights in New Jersey
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in and is considering a case likely to revise termination of parental rights and adoption cases in the Garden State. The case, In the Matter of the Adoption of a Child by J.E.V. and D.G.V., involves a woman who found herself unable to provide financially for…
Read MoreA Co-worker is Served With a Restraining Order On Site: What’s Your Next Move?
The deejays had to hide for their lives. In light of Orlando and other invasions of what are supposed to be safe places, it is worth recalling that employers have a legal obligation to provide workers with a healthy and safe workplace. What, then, should employers do to prevent or mitigate workplace violence? For employers,…
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