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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One of the biggest concerns that people have just become new parents have is that they want to spend this important time with their new child but aren't sure if they will be penalized by their employer. In New Jersey, an employee may be eligible to claim Family Leave Insurance…
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It is well known that employees at healthcare facilities throughout New Jersey work long hours. When an employee is overworked, they may not be able to perform their job as accurately as they would otherwise. This becomes a serious issue when an employee's job is caring for other human beings,…
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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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As unfortunate as it may be, workplace discrimination is all too common. The federal government has implemented legislation to combat any workplace discrimination that may come to fruition when a person is applying for a job or looking to advance their career at the job they already have. Many instances…
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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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