Workplace discrimination is a reality many employees face in South Jersey and across the country. Whether it’s subtle or blatant, discrimination can lower your morale, affect your performance, and even derail your career. But when you recognize the signs, you can take steps to protect your rights. What Is Workplace Discrimination? Workplace discrimination occurs when an employer, manager, or coworker treats you unfairly because of a protected characteristic, such as your race, gender, age, disability, religion, national origin, or sexual[…] Read More
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How to Prove Wrongful Termination
If you believe you were fired for an illegal reason, proving wrongful termination will be essential to winning your case. In these lawsuits, the burden of proof is on you—the employee—to show that your employer acted unlawfully. This can be challenging because most employers will not admit the true reason behind your termination, especially if it could expose them to legal liability. That’s why having solid evidence is so important when pursuing a wrongful termination claim. Direct Evidence Direct evidence is[…] Read More
Can Your Employer Make You Work Weekends and Not Pay You?
Many New Jersey employees have started to clock in more and more frequently on Saturdays and Sundays, even when their employer has not promised additional pay. However, under certain circumstances, your employer might be violating the law by requiring you to work these hours unpaid. What Are Your Rights Regarding Weekend Work? New Jersey employers can generally require employees to work weekends, as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not specifically prohibit weekend or holiday work. However, this permit[…] Read More
What Is a Non-Compete Agreement?
Those in sales and marketing positions might be most familiar with non-compete agreements, but there are many others who have been subject to this practice in the workforce. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) estimates that as many as one in five have been subject to a non-compete. However, a recent rule banning this practice is changing the way corporations approach hiring and separating from employees. What Exactly Is a Non-Compete Agreement? A non-compete agreement is a contract that essentially prohibits[…] Read More
What Qualifies as a Hostile Work Environment?
It is difficult to nail down exactly what constitutes a hostile work environment, as some of the criteria are subject to interpretation. It is also fair to say that some language or examples that may not have qualified in years past do now. So, how do you know what qualifies as a hostile work environment, and how do you protect yourself? What Is Needed to Prove a Hostile Work Environment? To qualify for the level of a hostile work environment,[…] Read More