What you do outside of work can affect your continued employment. Employers have taken action against employees who have made certain posts on social media. In some cases, their actions have even survived scrutiny from the court when employees have filed a lawsuit. However, you may be able to successfully sue an employer when they have fired you or taken disciplinary action based on what you have posted on social media. Nonetheless, you need to be careful about your posts[…] Read More
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Employer Will Not Pay Me for Sick or Vacation Days
If your South Jersey employer agrees to pay you for sick or vacation days, you have good reason to believe that they will honor that commitment—so when they do not, you have equally good reason to feel frustrated and wronged. Many workers in New Jersey assume they have an automatic entitlement to paid vacation and sick time, but your legal rights to this compensation may depend on your employer’s policies. Let The Law Offices of Leo B. Dubler, III, LLC[…] Read More
Is Anxiety Considered a Workplace Disability?
Mental health issues are crucially important in your life, and they can affect whether and how you can do your job. It is not only physical disabilities that entitle you to certain protections on the job. If you suffer from anxiety, you may have the same legal rights that you would otherwise have if you suffered from a physical disability. If your employer has violated your rights, you may be able to file a lawsuit against them after you contact[…] Read More
What Are the Different Types of Employment Contracts?
Many types of employment are subject to a contract. Employment contracts can benefit both the employer and the employee. This document should clearly lay out both your rights and obligations when you have a job. An employment contract specifies clear expectations and prohibits certain types of conduct. At the same time, you also have certain legal protections if your employer violated the contract. You always have the ability to file a lawsuit against your employer if you have been wrongfully[…] Read More
Types of Workplace Harassment
Workplace harassment is unwelcome conduct or behavior that creates an intimidating, hostile, or abusive work environment. This may involve actions, comments, or gestures that degrade or harm individuals based on personal attributes like gender, race, age, or other protected categories. Several forms of harassment can occur in a professional environment. What Are the Types of Workplace Harassment? Each type of harassment has distinct characteristics and legal implications, but all are prohibited under federal and state employment laws. What Is Sexual[…] Read More