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Company ordered to pay $55,000 for denying pregnancy leave
A company in New Jersey has agreed to pay $55,000 in damages to an employee who was fired when she took pregnancy leave. The agreement will also require Trane U.S. Inc. to amend their policy on medical leave to include pregnancy and pay a fine of $15,000 to the Division on Civil Rights. The new…
Read MoreJudge rules spouses cannot give POA to a 3rd party in divorce
A New Jersey judge made a decision regarding a case of first impression that could have a direct impact on divorce cases for certain individuals. The family law decision declared that a party in a divorce case may not have a third party with power of attorney go to divorce court for him or her…
Read MoreRights of pregnant New Jersey workers strengthened
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has come out with new guidelines that mandate how employers must treat pregnant employees. These guidelines are updates on laws that have been in place for the last 30 years and are aimed at ending overt discrimination as well as subtle discrimination against pregnant women. They were updated to combat…
Read MoreSplitting up the house during divorce
New Jersey residents may be hesitant to give up their stake in marital property, especially their joint real estate, after spending years making it their home. Dealing with the family home can be one of the most contentious issues in family law. However, various solutions are available to parties in specific circumstances. If two spouses…
Read MoreFormer employee sues startup for harassment
New Jersey technology fans might be interested to hear that a woman who formerly worked for the dating app Tinder is suing the company for gender-based discrimination and sexual harassment. Early on in the company’s existence, the woman was its vice president for marketing and was also a co-founder of the business. For a short…
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