By Neil H. Deutsch | Published October 18, 2012 | Posted in Employment Law | Tagged Tags: discrimination, employment lawyer, harassment, protection, retaliation | Leave a comment
While it may seem prudent to put up with illegal situations at work, employees do not have to endure harassment or discrimination in the workplace out of fear of retaliation. Should an employee be fired after filing a complaint, remedies do exist under employment laws for illegal retaliation such as termination, negative evaluation or denial Read More
Read MoreSexual harassment in the workplace is unfortunately still commonplace. And it is not just face-to-face harassment that workers encounter on a frequent basis. Harassment online occurs even though many employers have strict policies about use of company computers for non-work and illegal activities. Even when a company fails to have a handbook policy regarding harassment, Read More
Read MoreOver the years, working women have achieved a number of positive goals in the workplace after many hard-fought battles. Pregnancy is a protected class in New Jersey and women must be given maternity leave. Pregnant women must not be treated in a manner different from other employees and employers cannot ask potential employees about their Read More
Read MoreIn a qui tam lawsuit, a private citizen sues in federal court on behalf of the government against persons engaging in an activity such as fraud against the government. The individual, called the relator, sues in spite of the fact that the individual has not been personally injured by the illegal activity at the heart Read More
Read MoreThe laws prohibiting discrimination provide a victim of religious discrimination with a number of different and effective remedies. If you are the victim of religious discrimination in the workplace in New Jersey, you may be able to secure the position to which you were illegally denied. Back pay along with interest can be awarded. In Read More
Read MoreIn addition to it being illegal to discriminate in the workplace, it is also illegal to discriminate on the basis of religion in places of public accommodation in New Jersey. Places of public accommodation where discrimination is prohibited on the basis of religion include the following: Restaurants and dining establishments Hotels Places where entertainment takes Read More
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