Unions are a big deal in New York and New Jersey. As the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics points out, in 2010, union members accounted for 24.2 percent of wage and salary workers in New York and 17.1 percent in New Jersey. And that’s a drop of 1 percent in…
The Jersey Journal recently reported about a lawsuit filed by five Hispanic police officers formerly on the Hoboken SWAT team. The suit was settled with a $2 million payout. It’s sad to see, but discrimination based on race still exists today. There are state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination…
In a staggering decision, the US Supreme Court ruled this week in the case of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. vs Dukes, et al., that a class action on behalf of approximately 1.5 million current and former female employees of Walmart could not move forward under the class certification rules set forth…
New York lawmakers recently introduced legislation that would make it illegal for businesses to discriminate against unemployed job seekers, Reuters reports. New Jersey Employment Lawyers understand how difficult it can be to find work right now. Millions of Americans are searching job postings, sending out resumes and hoping for callbacks…
IF you need time off work because of the birth of a child, death in the family, adoption proceedings or other eligible reason, your company can’t discriminate against you, the New Jersey Family Leave Act says. If your company is giving you problems because you had to take time off…
New Jersey Employment Lawyers are proud of our country’s armed forces and veterans who have put their lives at risk for our safety and liberty. And that’s why we fight so hard to protect our military veterans who are discriminated against when they apply for jobs or while they are…
A Jersey City woman, who has been a housekeeper for 25 years to many of New York City’s rich and famous, alleges she was denied a job based on her Filipino heritage, The New York Daily News reports. Discrimination based on one’s national origin has no place in New Jersey,…
Often, older adults can do a job as good as or better than younger co-workers. But sadly enough, companies often won’t hire them or pass them over for promotions and pay raises based on potential health costs or other unlawful reasons. If this has happened to you or a loved…
Many New Jersey workers don’t know what laws protect them from harassment and discrimination at work. And while, hopefully, you don’t have to worry about those issues because your bosses and company follow the law, it often happens that employees’ rights are violated. That’s when you’ll need to consult with…