When you report discrimination at work, it can feel like the people at the top of the corporate ladder are untouchable. A recent federal decision from the District of New Jersey, Dominguez v. Novo Nordisk Inc., shows that senior
The New Jersey Employment Lawyer Blog, published by Rabner Baumgart Ben-Asher & Nirenberg, focuses on employment law issues affecting workers in New Jersey. It covers topics such as workplace discrimination and harassment claims under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), disability accommodations and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) rights, retaliation claims, religious accommodations under Title VII, and recent legislative changes impacting employee protections. The blog discusses court decisions involving aiding and abetting liability for supervisors and executives, hostile work environment claims, and employer obligations to prevent discrimination and harassment. It provides guidance on employee rights related to political speech at work and practical advice for navigating employment disputes in New Jersey.
When you report discrimination at work, it can feel like the people at the top of the corporate ladder are untouchable. A recent federal decision from the District of New Jersey, Dominguez v. Novo Nordisk Inc., shows that senior…
Employees in New Jersey have strong legal protection against workplace discrimination, retaliation, and interference with medical leaves. A recent decision in Naranjo v. United Airlines, Inc. reinforces those rights, particularly for workers managing chronic health conditions. The federal court’s…
Workers in Bergen County and across New Jersey have the right to a workplace free of harassment. A recent decision from the Appellate Division, Burga v. UniFirst Corp., demonstrates that courts will allow sexual harassment claims to move forward…
Workers in Bergen County and throughout New Jersey have the right to practice their faith without sacrificing their jobs. A recent federal decision, Aquil v. City of Newark, underscores that employees have the right not to be subjected to…
If an employer fails to protect its workers from sexual harassment, especially by someone in the same workplace it may be held accountable under New Jersey law. That is the takeaway from a recent appellate decision that reinstated a…
On June 5, 2025, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, clarifying the legal standards that apply in workplace “reverse discrimination” cases. The Court held that plaintiffs are not subject…
In many employment discrimination cases, it can be difficult to prove what really motivated a company’s decision to fire, demote, or pass over a qualified worker for a promotion. But sometimes, someone in power simply says the quiet part out…
A recent decision from the New Jersey Appellate Division serves as a strong reminder to employers: workers who speak up about unsafe conditions or violations of state regulations cannot be retaliated against. In Hussain v. Allies, Inc., the court revived a…
In a landmark decision on March 17, 2025, the New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously ruled in Rosalyn Musker v. Suuchi, Inc. that commissions are unequivocally considered “wages” under the NJ Wage Payment Law (WPL). This ruling strengthens protections for New…