Advocates for NJ and PA
Workers & Their Families
If you suspect workplace discrimination, the first thing you'll do is take a step back to ensure that you're not seeing things. You want to be 100 percent certain that your first inclination is correct. From there, it's critical that you take steps to protect your...
A woman who worked as a regional director for Starbucks has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the coffee giant in U.S. District Court here in New Jersey. She is accusing the company of discriminating against her and violating her civil rights because she's...
It doesn't matter if you saw your termination coming or were caught off guard, losing your job is a big deal on many fronts. Not only can it affect your career development, but it will also impact your finances until you're able to secure a new position.Rather than...
Many expenses come with raising children as they age. Parents may have to pay for their cell phones, extracurricular activities, car, insurance and save up for college. It can be of great relief to you to have your child pay for some of their expenses, even if you're...
Many workers in Burlington and elsewhere throughout the state of New Jersey may assume that their employer is required to provide them with a lunch or dinner break or simply a period of rest after working a set amount of hours. New Jersey law doesn't require business...
Finding a job is frustrating and stressful on many levels. With so much happening at the same time, the last thing you want to worry about is a hiring company violating the law. As a job applicant in New Jersey, you have a variety of legal rights. For example, it's...
When you decide to become part of a new company, there's a good chance you'll be presented with an employment contract. And if you're not, it's something you should discuss with your employer, as a comprehensive contract can help protect both parties. At some point...
Workplace discrimination often feels like it is targeted directly at you, specifically because you stand out from the crowd in some way. Maybe you're the only woman in a male-dominated workforce, for instance, or perhaps you're a fresh college graduate in a workplace...
Two Morris County detectives filed a discrimination lawsuit against their supervisor, the county prosecutor in the U.S. District Court in Newark on Oct. 17. The plaintiffs allege that their boss intentionally passed over them for job promotions simply because they're...
Even though your workplace should be 100 percent free of discrimination, it's not out of the question that someone could cross the line. Not only will this throw you for a curve in regard to your employment, but it can also affect your personal life and finances....
