Microaggressions are a subtle form of discrimination toward a marginalized group. They can be verbal or non-verbal, and someone who commits one may not even realize they’re doing so. Microaggressions can come in the form of statements, questions, or actions.
When microaggressions are allowed to go unchecked in...
Some states either do not allow or have severe restrictions on non-compete agreements, but they are legal in the state of New Jersey, with a few exceptions. An employee's salary and their particular occupation may limit an employer’s right to issue a non-compete agreement.
In any case, though...
A new ruling from New Jersey’s Supreme Court upheld that religious institutions have the right to fire employees who fail to abide by established religious tenets. The case sets a new precedent in the state.
This new outcome identifies that when an employee has agreed to follow a religious...
Every state in the country has some form of at-will employment, and New Jersey is no exception. That means, unless some form of exception exists, your employer can fire you for any reason or even no reason.
However, those exceptions matter. Thus, the question in New Jersey isn’t what...
Adoption is one of the most impactful and fulfilling choices a parent can make. Every adoptive parent knows that their children are just as much theirs as biological children would have been — but can they trust their employers to honor that?
New Jersey law affords certain rights and...
Respect and professionalism are paramount for the hard-working folks of New Jersey. For a workplace to be healthy and fulfilling, there must be an assumption of good faith between an employer and an employee. You deserve an employer who believes in your desire to work and perform your job well.
Work is a substantial part of life, and it’s important to find a job that compensates you well while helping you feel fulfilled. Accepting a new job offer can be incredibly exciting, but there’s almost always plenty of complex paperwork involved. Unless you’ve spent years in law school, you’re likely not familiar...
Recently, New Jersey officials have begun an attempt to amend statewide discrimination laws in an effort to make them more similar to legislation in nearby states, such as New York.
Significantly, New York City introduced a bill banning weight discrimination at work. However, this type of law is...
Federal and state laws regarding wages and hours can be complicated, and you may be wondering what’s expected of you or whether you are being taken advantage of. Some employers abuse their authority by mandating that their employees spend more time at work than their contracts specify, without compensating them with...
Medical and recreational marijuana use is now legal in the state of New Jersey. However, marijuana use still isn’t legal on a federal level. This inconsistency causes many employees to question whether they can get fired if they test positive for marijuana in a drug test at work.
Here’s...
