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Laws Forbiding Wrongful Termination

Posted on July 10, 2018July 2, 2025 by Accel Admin

Federal and state laws were made to protect the workforce. Employees have rights that employers cannot take away from them. There are laws in place that provide guidelines on how employees should be treated. The Fair Labor Standards Act establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping and child labor laws. This…
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New Jersey Non-Compete Agreements

Posted on June 20, 2018July 2, 2025 by Accel Admin

When an individual is hired for employment, they often have to sign what is referred to as a non-compete agreement. These are often included as a clause in an employment contract. When an employee isn't sure exactly what they are signing, they may be in for a rude awakening after…
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What laws can protect NJ employees from wrongful termination?

Posted on January 16, 2018July 2, 2025 by Accel Admin

The state of New Jersey has employment laws that protect employees from discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation. If a person believes that they were let go because of these issues, it may be considered wrongful termination and it is important to consider legal action. There are both state and Federal…
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What is the New Jersey First Act?

Posted on January 9, 2018July 2, 2025 by Accel Admin

In 2011, New Jersey enacted a provision into law that set a residency requirement for all state employees. The New Jersey First Act applies to all employees in New Jersey government and politics, employees of state educational facilities, county, municipal, and subdivisions. The law requires that all of these employees…
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What is the NJ Family Leave Act?

Posted on January 2, 2018July 2, 2025 by Accel Admin

There are a number of different reasons that an employee may need to take some time off of work to be with their family during an unforeseen health emergency. Under the New Jersey Family Leave Act and the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, an eligible employee can take a…
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What can I do if I believe I have been wrongfully terminated?

Posted on December 26, 2017May 13, 2026 by Accel Admin

New Jersey employees value their jobs and should not fear that they will be fired for a reason that is not permitted under state or federal law. Many people who are “at-will” employees, or employees without contracts who can be fired whenever their employers wish to, aren’t aware that they…
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What Should I Know about New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination?

Posted on October 24, 2017July 2, 2025 by Accel Admin

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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What Should Do If I Think I’m Being Harassed at Work?

Posted on October 17, 2017July 2, 2025 by Accel Admin

When employees go to work, they should believe that are entering a safe environment. No person should be subject to bullying, harassment, discrimination, or any other inappropriate behavior. When an employee is subject to such an environment, it may make them feel helpless and even cause them to perform poorly…
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Consumer Reports, Background Checks, and Credit Checks Can be Part of the Job Application Process

Posted on October 10, 2017July 2, 2025 by Accel Admin

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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