By Bruce Atkins | Published January 14, 2025 | Posted in Employment Law | Tagged Tags: NDAs, severance agreements, terminated employee | Comments Off on What At-Will Employees Should Know About Severance Agreements
What At-Will Employees Should Know About Severance Agreements
Severance agreements are contracts that set the terms of an employee’s departure from a company. They are very important for at-will employees, who can be terminated by their employer at any time, with or without cause. A severance agreement provides financial compensation but also establishes conditions that the employee must adhere to, some of which Read More
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Disputing Employers’ “Undue Hardship” Claims in Religious Accommodation Cases
New Jersey law prohibits employers from discriminating based on an employee’s religion. Employers must make reasonable accommodations for an employee’s religious observance or practice unless the employer can demonstrate that doing so would result in an undue hardship to the operation of their business. This provision is meant to balance the rights of employees to Read More
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New Jersey Pay Transparency Law Soon to Take Effect
New Jersey has enacted a law aimed at promoting pay equality by requiring employers to provide clear salary and benefits information in their job postings and advertisements. The law, which will take effect on June 1, 2025, is intended to reduce the wage gap and combat potential discrimination by ensuring that workers have access to Read More
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New Protections for Domestic Workers Are in Effect in New Jersey
New Jersey’s new “Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights” is landmark legislation that grants comprehensive protections to workers in child care, house cleaning and caregiving roles. This law, which took effect in July 2024, covers workers whether they are employed directly by households or via agencies. It applies to all domestic workers regardless of their immigration Read More
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NJ Companies’ Out-of-State Employees Are Protected by the LAD
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) is among the nation’s strongest laws prohibiting workplace discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and other personal characteristics. The New Jersey Attorney General’s Division on Civil Rights (DCR) has recently clarified that the LAD’s protections extend to employees who reside and work remotely outside of Read More
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Continuing Violations Extend the Deadline for Sexual Harassment Claims
In New Jersey, the statute of limitations for filing a sexual harassment claim is two years from the date of the last discriminatory act. However, an employee may be able to pursue legal action for discriminatory conduct that extends over a period of time, even if some of the conduct occurred outside the two-year period. Read More
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Recognizing Disparate Impact Discrimination in the Workplace
Discrimination in employment can occur when a facially neutral policy or practice has a disproportionate adverse effect on members of a protected class, even though the policy does not explicitly target anyone based on personal characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation or disability. This is known as disparate impact discrimination, and Read More
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Recognizing Employer Fraud and Misrepresentation
When an employer deceives employees or potential employees, whether about the terms of employment, compensation, or other critical aspects of the job, it constitutes fraud or misrepresentation. Employees who are victims of such practices often suffer financially and emotionally and may also face unjust termination or retaliation for reporting the misconduct. Employer fraud and misrepresentation Read More
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New Jersey Law’s Protections Against Age Discrimination
New Jersey has long been a leader in protecting employees’ rights, including safeguarding against age discrimination in the workplace. Recent amendments to the state’s Law Against Discrimination (LAD) have strengthened these protections, ensuring that all workers, regardless of age, can seek legal recourse if they face discrimination. The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination prohibits employers Read More
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Spotting Employer Violations of Wage and Hour Laws
Wage and hour laws are designed to ensure that employees receive fair compensation for the work they perform, including overtime pay when applicable. Unfortunately, some employers attempt to circumvent these laws by misclassifying employees or exploiting loopholes. If you believe your New Jersey employer is violating federal or state wage and hour laws, you need Read More
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