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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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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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 Fair Labor Standards Act? The Fair Labor Standards Act, commonly referred to as “FLSA” is a federal law that established the minimum wage, overtime pay, record-keeping, and child labor standards for full-time and part-time employees that work in the private sector, as well as federal, state, and…
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission handles cases of employers who discriminate against employees for a variety of reasons. Federal law requires that employers do not discriminate against any current or potential employees. When an employee or a group of employees believe they are being discriminated against, they may report it…
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