Advocates for NJ and PA
Workers & Their Families
Most employees assume that a salary automatically rules out overtime pay. That belief is common, but New Jersey wage laws do not work that way. If your employer expects long workweeks without extra pay, these rules matter. They can help you spot when your job...
You work hard for every dollar you earn. However, wage theft remains a prevalent issue in New Jersey's service industry. In fact, many hourly and tipped workers experience unpaid wages without even realizing it. This is why understanding your rights can help you...
New Jersey has some of the strongest anti-discrimination statutes in the country. Businesses must comply with not only federal regulations but state rules as well. People in New Jersey should not face discrimination through intentional actions, also known as disparate...
Your New Jersey coworkers mock your sexual orientation. Is this illegal discrimination or just offensive behavior? Knowing the difference tells you whether to document incidents for Human Resources (HR) or contact an employment attorney. Delaying action can destroy...
Non-binary and gender non-conforming employees in New Jersey are protected by some of the strongest workplace anti-discrimination laws in the country. These protections recognize that employees should be judged on their performance and qualifications, not on how they...
Workplace discrimination is illegal in New Jersey and it can sometimes be subtle. You do not have to accept unfair treatment or feel unsafe simply because of your gender or who you love. While some companies are open about their biases, modern discrimination often...
Professionals generally want to maintain positive relationships with their employers. However, when they discover issues within the company, they may feel the need to take action. Some people become whistleblowers due to safety concerns. They recognize that company...
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a violation of employee rights and the law. Many businesses are proactive about training employees to identify sexual harassment, educating them on how to report it and investigating any credible harassment claims that arise....
You never spoke to a manager, never got a call and never even had the chance to explain yourself. What you got instead was a rejection, a silence or a sudden termination with no explanation at all. Now you are left wondering whether a human even saw your résumé or...
Anyone physically present in the United States has certain civil rights. Those rights come from the Constitution, federal law and even state regulations. Police officers are technically agents of the state, which means that they have to uphold the civil rights of the...
