In a recent blog post, we discussed age-related discrimination in the workplace, and the subtle ways in which employers often discriminate against employees based on their age.
The New Jersey government is acknowledging the frequency and ramifications of age discrimination
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Age discrimination: Even when it’s subtle, it’s illegal
Employers typically do not come out and state that they are discriminating against someone because of their age. That doesn’t mean discrimination based on age doesn’t occur, though. It just means that this type of discrimination is often subtle.
Even…
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Restaurant workers face ongoing workplace challenges
Restaurant workers are among those who have been most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. For more than a year, they have faced employment uncertainty, risks to their health, and increased customer hostility. To make matters worse, they have also faced…
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When am I entitled to overtime pay?
Laws are in place to protect workers like you from exploitation, for instance by requiring employers to pay employees additional compensation for working overtime. However, not all laws apply to all workers. Here’s how you can know if you qualify…
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What happens when employers misclassify workers?
A worker’s wages, rights, and benefits depend on their classification as an employee or independent contractor. Unfortunately, there are times when employers misclassify workers, which can have a devastating toll on workers.
If this happens, workers should know what rights…
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What qualifies as wrongful termination in New York?
In New York, private-sector employers can fire their employees without a good reason. However, there are circumstances in which a discharge can be illegal. If you think you’ve been fired without a valid reason, you may be able to file…
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Retaliation: Knowing what it is, proving when it happens
If you’ve ever been fired, demoted or reprimanded at work, you know that it can be an upsetting experience. Even if you disagree with an employer’s decision to punish or admonish you, you may have little recourse since employers generally…
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When refusal of reasonable accommodation becomes discrimination
Your individual circumstances might make it more difficult for you to carry out your work duties like your coworkers do. These circumstances might be a disability or a medical condition, special religious requirements, pregnancy or something else. You might already…
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Returning from FMLA leave? Watch for these violations
When you take leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act, you should be able to focus on the reason for your leave. Whether it’s to bond with a new baby or care for a sick family member, your attention…
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Two comments add up to one hostile work environment
Cases of workplace harassment typically involve pervasive, ongoing misconduct. However, any comments, actions or threats that create a hostile work environment can be the basis for a legal claim.
And the New Jersey Supreme Court just ruled that even a couple of…
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