The law in New Jersey governing employee privacy in general derives both from statute and case law. In the New Jersey case of Hennessey v. Coastal Eagle Point Co., the court recognized two potential sources of an employee’s right to privacy in the workplace, independent of search-and-seizure protection: Article I, paragraph 1...
While receiving a text message from a coworker or supervisor may not immediately raise any red flags, the content of the message at hand could. There are no laws in place that explicitly forbid texting the people you work with, but inappropriate messages could be a warning sign of
There are several misconceptions surrounding sexual harassment. For instance, many believe that sexual harassment only ever happens to certain people, like women or those of a younger age. However, this is not the case at all. People of any age, gender, or race can be victims of sexual...
As an employee, it is very important that you understand your rights in the workplace. The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) is an anti-discrimination law that protects employees from being discriminated in the workplace. The LAD prohibits discrimination and bias-based harassment in employment (including labor unions and employment agencies) based...
You’ve likely heard of unwanted and inappropriate behaviors in the workplace — like sexual harassment — but there is another type of sexual misconduct that’s not often spoken of: sexual coercion. It’s critical to know what sexual coercion is to understand whether you’re a victim.
If you believe you’re...
If you’re a victim of sexual harassment, it’s normal to feel anxious and stressed as you try to figure out your next steps. Typically, one of the first things you should do is report your sexual harassment to your employer. How you go about doing so will depend...
Despite the many federal, state, and local laws that protect disabled individuals at work, disability discrimination still occurs at workplaces across the state and country. In some cases, the discrimination is subtle and shrouded; in others, it is blatant and unapologetic.
If you are a disabled worker, it...
Numerous federal, state, and local laws exist to protect you from discrimination in the workplace. Unfortunately, employers, managers, and employees continue to implement and enforce discriminatory policies in some workplaces throughout New Jersey.
Whether they do so unwittingly or purposefully, the effect is still the same: violated workers’...
Federal and state laws include a concept known as “protected classes.” If an employee is part of a protected class, their membership in that class can’t be used to discriminate against them. This prevents employees from being fired from or denied jobs based on race, religion, or sexual orientation.
Whether because of a troubled period of your life or a single mistake you regret, you now have a criminal history. Maybe you’ve spent time in jail or completed hours of community service. Regardless, you have paid your debt to society and are looking for a fresh start. The question is whether...
