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Study: Pregnant low-wage workers face high risk of discrimination
Pregnant New Jersey women are protected from employment discrimination by several federal laws. Among them are the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act. However, despite the fact that treating a worker unfairly because she is pregnant is very clearly illegal, a number of employers continue to…
Read MoreWhy Aren’t More New Jersey Men Receiving Alimony?
The debate over alimony reform in New Jersey has gone on now for some time. Proponents for reform generally want to put a stop to lifetime spousal support, as well as limit the discretion that judges have in deciding the amount and length of alimony. Most supporters of alimony reform tend to be men, which…
Read More1,127 parents arrested for skirting child support in New Jersey
The Sheriff’s Association of New Jersey recently held its annual Child Support Warrant Sweep and the effort led to more than 1,100 arrests throughout the state. Sheriff’s officers, in collaboration with a variety of other agencies in the state, canvassed New Jersey from June 18 to June 20, arresting people who either failed to pay…
Read MoreSupreme Court rulings limit employee rights in New Jersey
Two employment law cases that were before the U.S. Supreme Court have recently been decided. Unfortunately, the high court’s decisions in both cases have the potential to significantly limit the rights of employees here in New Jersey and throughout the country. The court’s decisions have effectively made it much more difficult for employees to hold…
Read MoreStudy: Unattractive People are Bullied at Work
Bullying is something that many of us hope is left far behind by the time we emerge from high school and step into the adult world here in New Jersey. Unfortunately, as many people learn, belittling and harassment can continue into adulthood. In fact, a recent study has found that bullying can be prevalent even…
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