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Workplace Discrimination Limitation

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Accel Admin

Some of the things that can be done to limit or eliminate discrimination in the workplace is that an employer should have a firm, strong policy regarding no discrimination and should enforce that policy. The employer shouldn’t allow minor name-calling or harassment taking place, thinking that it’s only high jinks…
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New Jersey And Pennsylvania Wage And Hour Laws

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Accel Admin

Each state has a wage and hour law requiring an employer to pay certain minimum wages as well as the regularity with which wages have to be paid. So if you feel you’ve been cheated or not paid in accordance to the law, each state has its own agency within…
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Suspension for Pending the Outcome of a Crime

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Accel Admin

Sometimes an employer will suspend an employee pending on the outcome of an investigation or criminal matter. If you are suspended pending the outcome of an investigation or a criminal matter that means that your employer doesn’t have to place you in the workplace while that investigation is ongoing. Often…
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Uncomfortable Employer Interactions

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Accel Admin

If your employer has touched you in any way that is made you feel uncomfortable, that’s not acceptable. You should immediately contact either an agency or an attorney who can help you understand what your rights are and make your workplace a comfortable and safe environment for you. The employer…
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Public Employee Suspension Rights

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Accel Admin

Whether or not an employer can suspend one of their employees indefinitely, is an interesting topic. It often depends on the recent suspension from the company or entity that you work for. Private employers probably have far greater rights to suspend you indefinitely than does the public employer. An employee should…
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New Jersey Differences Between The Family Leave Act And The Family Medical Leave Act

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Accel Admin

In addition to the Family Medical Leave Act, a federal law, it is interesting to note that New Jersey has something called the Family Leave Act. The difference being that the New Jersey Act covers leave for family and their medical conditions, but not a personal medical condition, whereas the federal…
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