Judge Declares Franklin and Newfield’s Shared Services Agreement Unlawful

Court invalidates Interlocal Services Agreement for violating the Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act Woodbury, New Jersey (February 8, 2019) - Four former Newfield police officers successfully challenged the Interlocal Services Agreement entered into between Newfield Borough and Franklin Township on October 16, 2017. Judge Benjamin C. Telsey of the…
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What Should I Know about New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination?

The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination and Disability Discrimination (NJLAD) is a New Jersey law that protects employees and job applicants from discrimination. NJLAD covers employees in both the private and public sectors. However, in order for an employee or job applicant to be covered under NJLAD, he or she…
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Consumer Reports, Background Checks, and Credit Checks Can be Part of the Job Application Process

Can an Employer Run a Credit Check and Consumer Report on an Employee? Generally, employers may be able to order consumer reports and run credit checks on prospective employees under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).  However, there are some regulations of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that can limit…
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What is the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act?

Whistleblower Protections in New Jersey What are Whistleblower Laws Whistleblower laws were put in place to protect both public and/or private employees from retaliation in the event that they report illegal or unsafe activities in their workplace to authorities.  In New Jersey, employees are protected under the New Jersey Conscientious…
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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Sexual harassment is defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as any unwelcome sexual advances, requests, and/or any other verbal or physical conduct that is sexual in nature.  Essentially, there are two types of sexual harassment: hostile-work environment sexual harassment and Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment. Hostile-Work Environment Sexual Harassment…
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Is an employer required to keep mental illness confidential?

One question that many employees with mental health issues wonder is whether their employer is required to keep the information regarding their mental illness confidential. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, employers are not permitted to discriminate against any person with either a psychical or mental impairment. Some of the…
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How do I file a discrimination charge?

Discrimination in the workplace should not be taken lightly and it is important to take action to combat this issue. Discrimination consists of mistreatment, denial of benefits or job, or harassment due to your gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, nationality, age, disability, genetic information, or sex. The first step…
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