Advocates for NJ and PA
Workers & Their Families
With workplace sexual harassment taking on many different forms, it's not always easy to pinpoint it and take immediate action to protect your legal rights. Instead, you may find yourself wondering what's happening, how to proceed and whether you should speak up....
Working off the clock typically occurs when your employer requests that you complete work-related activity without compensation. As tempted as you may be to comply, as you want to show that you're a good team player, it can quickly turn into something you didn't sign...
Several Costco workers representing two different stores filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against their employer in recent months. Many of the female plaintiffs accuse their male managers of repeated harassment over a prolonged time. The women who filed the suit were...
It's critical to review your employment contract before you begin working for a new employer. Neglecting to do so could result in you signing something that doesn't have your best interests in mind.Your employment contract protects you in many ways, such as in the...
You take a new job as a server or a bartender. You know that much of your earnings will come through tips. You consider it one of the perks of the job, as you're very good with people and you assume you'll make a fair amount.But what does it mean for your wages from...
Employers have a responsibility to treat their employees fairly and avoid retaliating against an employee who exercises their rights or files complaints with the human resources department. When an employer responds to an employee defending one or several of their...
As you age, you may have concerns about discrimination in the workplace. It's not legal, but some employers will do whatever it takes to replace older workers with members of a younger generation. While there are many signs of age discrimination, these four are among...
Conflicts in the workplace are a common part of any job, particularly if you work in an office environment. However, employers hold a great responsibility to navigate conflicts fairly and avoid punishing employees who raise concerns about actions or policies they find...
Sexual harassment in the workplace remains a common problem throughout the country. This comes in many forms, with instances transmitted through text messaging on the rise.If you receive a sexually charged text message from a co-worker, there are a few key steps you...
Even though more and more people are tolerant of different races, creeds, genders and religions these days; problems still exist in our society. This means that it's quite possible you could face discrimination at your place of employment due to your religious...
