Key Takeaways Artificial intelligence can lead to layoff discrimination when an algorithm relies on data that unfairly targets workers in protected classes, even if the employer never intended that result. Employers may face liability under the Law Against Discrimination when automated tools disproportionately harm older workers, people with disabilities, or other protected groups. The Use of AI Can Lead to Discrimination Using AI to guide layoffs can result in discrimination in a number of ways. The first is when a[…] Read More
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Steps to Take if You Were Wrongfully Terminated
Key Takeaways A worker who believes a firing was illegal should first pin down the employer’s stated reason, then preserve evidence that challenges it. From there, an employment lawyer can decide where to file. New Jersey workers may sue directly in Superior Court, whereas federal claims usually begin with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Hiring a wrongful termination lawyer is a must if you want any chance of a successful outcome in your case. Here is what you should[…] Read More
Can an Employer Discriminate Through Job Assignments Instead of Termination?
Key Takeaways An employer can engage in workplace discrimination through job assignments, and New Jersey law treats that conduct as seriously as a firing. Suppose your supervisor suddenly hands you the worst shifts, dead-end tasks, or a demotion in disguise after you asked for an accommodation or reported harassment. You may have a legal claim. What Does New Jersey Law Say? The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination prohibits discrimination in every stage of employment, including hiring, job assignment, and promotion.[…] Read More
Understanding Retaliation vs. Wrongful Termination in New Jersey
Key Takeaways Wrongful termination happens when an employer fires a worker for an illegal reason, such as discrimination or a breach of contract. Retaliation occurs when an employer punishes a worker for a legally protected act, such as reporting harassment. Retaliation can include a firing, but it can also include a demotion, a pay cut, or a worse schedule. What Counts as Wrongful Termination in New Jersey? Most jobs in New Jersey are at-will. This means an employer can usually[…] Read More
What if I Face Retaliation for Being a Whistleblower?
Key Takeaways Reporting fraud, safety violations, or illegal conduct at work takes courage, and New Jersey law protects it. Employees throughout Camden County, including workers who commute through Cherry Hill along Route 70 and Route 38, sometimes find that speaking up leads to demotion, reduced hours, or termination rather than praise. A Cherry Hill whistleblower lawyer at The Law Offices of Leo B. Dubler, III, LLC, explains what New Jersey law allows an employee to do when retaliation follows a[…] Read More