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Sexual harassment is most prevalent in a certain profession!! And here’s why
According to a recent study, conducted by the Restaurant Opportunities Center United (“ROCU”), women who work as servers in the restaurant industry are particularly vulnerable to sexual harassment. The report is based upon a survey conducted on 688 restaurant workers-both former and current-from 39 states. The organization that sponsored the study is a workers’ rights…
Read MoreWho qualifies for unpaid leave and job protection under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act?
Life does not always run smoothly. Whether we like it or not, there may come a time when day-to-day tasks are interrupted by medical issues that pull you away from responsibilities of daily life, including work. Many workers who find that they are facing this reality will not know what rights they have. Under the federal…
Read MoreDivorcing? Consider collaborative divorce with a trained attorney.
Contrary to popular belief, not all marriages end in an acrimonious court case. For couples who are open to it, there are alternate methods of dispute resolution that will serve most of them well. One of those options is collaborative divorce, in which both parties give up the litigation option up front and spend their…
Read MoreAmended Whistleblower bill to expand NJ workers’ protections
Residents of New Jersey may be aware that our State has one of the strongest whistleblower laws in the nation. The Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) protects New Jersey employees from retaliation when they report illegal acts that are committed by either coworkers or their employers, or refuse to engage in those acts. Under CEPA,…
Read More“Grey Divorce”: What Happens When Seniors Need to Separate?
Veronica came in to see me by herself. She appeared to be in her early 80’s. She looked anxious and confused and was disheveled in appearance. She wasn’t sure why she needed to see me, other than that her three (3) grown up daughters threatened not to stay in contact with her anymore unless she divorced…
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