By Neil H. Deutsch | Published September 25, 2012 | Posted in Employment Law | Tagged Tags: employment discrimination, employment law, interview | Leave a comment
When you finally land an interview in these challenging times, it may be disheartening to find yourself being asked questions that make you uncomfortable. It helps to know employment discrimination is illegal and that you have rights. It also helps to know what questions are legal and illegal for potential employers to ask. You may Read More
Read MoreThe workplace is meant for work. Employees have the right to work at their jobs without being subjected to sexually harassing behavior. While most sexual harassment claims are filed by women, men can also be the object of sexual harassment. Regardless of gender, no employee should be subjected to an uncomfortable workplace. If you find Read More
Read MoreIn addition to rights granted to older workers under federal law, the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) affords protections to a number of classes of citizens. One of the protected classes under the LAD is age. The law protects persons who are seeking a job as well as those who already have one, making Read More
Read MoreYou have the right to a workplace free of sexual harassment. If you find yourself the target of lewd or suggestive comments, or if there is a co-worker who is touching you inappropriately, you should not fear asking that the behavior stop. Sexual instant messages, inappropriate postings on company sites, or displaying sexual posters in Read More
Read MoreFiguring out how, where, and when to bring an action against your employer for discriminatory practices can be daunting for many people. Complaints can be filed on the state or federal level depending on the circumstances. And on the state level a complaint under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) may be brought to Read More
Read MoreThreading through the maze of laws that apply in employment law matters can be overwhelming. In much the same way that you would seek out a professional for your health care needs or an expert to teach you a new skill, you should seek a professional for your employment law needs. Some ways that a Read More
Read MoreWhen families seek to lighten the burden of household chores such as cleaning, or when working couples need someone to care for their children, a determination must be made regarding whether these workers are independent contractors or employees. The decision affects the way that taxes are paid and by whom. The IRS has a defined Read More
Read MoreWhile employers have a right to fire workers at will in New Jersey, they cannot do so for unlawful reasons. If you are wrongfully terminated, you have the right to bring an action against your employer. Although these cases are not easy to prove, an experienced employment attorney can work to present your case in Read More
Read MoreNot too long ago, it was only inappropriate email that kept cropping up in the workplace. Inappropriate email is still with us, but there are newer ways for employees to engage in illegal sexually harassing behavior. Texting inappropriate messages and sexting inappropriate pictures in the workplace can give rise to a sexual harassment claim. Cell Read More
Read MoreUnder laws such as the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA), employees have a right to certain wages and overtime payments depending on their classification as exempt or non-exempt employees. When individuals are not treated fairly and do not receive the legally mandated payments to which they are entitled, options exist to ensure employers comply with Read More
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