Advocates for NJ and PA
Workers & Their Families
Have you been discriminated against in your place of employment? Are you worried that the discrimination might lead to termination? No one should be discriminated against for any reason on the job or in their search for employment.If you decide to speak to an attorney...
Working off the clock is exactly what it sounds like. This is work that isn't compensated and is not counted toward your hours for overtime purposes. Even if you're okay with the idea of working off the clock every now and again, you shouldn't agree to it. Any time...
Working in a union in New Jersey comes with a lot of advantages. One of those advantages is that if the union employee is terminated from their employment, they can fight the termination with the help of a union representative. A non-union employee would not have the...
An African American who was hired on a second-grade teacher by administrators at Larchmont Elementary School in 2016, filed a lawsuit against her employer and colleagues on May 29. In her filing, she chronicles how her colleagues were hostile and abusive toward her...
When you enter the workforce, it's important for you to know what at-will employment means. Why? If you are ever hired for a job where at-will employment is an option, you need to protect yourself. At-will employment means that practically zero notice has to be given...
Filing a wage complaint against your employer is well within your rights, especially if you have solid evidence that your wages have been tampered with in any shape or form. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was created by the federal government to protect employees...
Often, a workplace injury will leave an employee incapable of immediately returning to work. If a treating doctor takes you out of work, you might be without income for a few weeks or months while you undergo treatment. Employers will rarely continue to pay salaried...
When you start a job, there's a good chance your employer will request that you review and sign an employment contract. If they don't, it's a good idea to ask if they can provide you with one. With an employment contract in place, you have a clear understanding of...
No one wants to be the victim of sexual harassment, but you could find yourself in this position. If this happens at work, it's critical to take immediate action.In addition to telling the harasser to stop, report the incident to your human resources (HR) department....
As outlined in a prior blog post, the most important benefit available to injured workers is medical treatment for the work-related injury. Treatment must be provided by your employer if it is reasonably necessary "to cure and relieve" the injury. Unfortunately, your...
