By Neil H. Deutsch | Published November 15, 2023 | Posted in Employment Law | Tagged Tags: gender discrimination, NJ LAD, sex abuse victims | Comments Off on New Jersey Supreme Court Declares LAD Protects Sexual Abuse Victims
In a groundbreaking ruling, the New Jersey Supreme Court has held that victims of sexual abuse can bring legal action under the state Law Against Discrimination (LAD), the statute that prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, genetic information or disability. The Read More
Read MoreDeutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C.’ own Christopher Carcich and Carly Skarbnik Meredith recently penned an article published in the American Bar Association’s Litigation Section of Employment & Labor Relations. This article, called “Terminating an Irresistable Employee“ discusses the widespread implications of a recent Iowa Supreme Court decision regarding gender discrimination by jealous spouses.
Read MoreOften employees do not understand that they have options available if they believe they have been the victim of discrimination. Because of fear, an employee may accept illegal and harassing behavior. It is important to understand your rights in the workplace to protect yourself and your family. For example, plain and simple it is illegal Read More
Read MoreTwo female employees recently filed a lawsuit against Quest Diagnostics and one of its Florida-based subsidiaries, AmeriPath, alleging gender discrimination against women. Indiana resident Erin Beery claims she was passed up for a promotion despite 15 years of sales experience; the job going instead to a male colleague with only three years of experience. The Read More
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