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…
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New Jersey Laws Prohibit Discrimination Based on Family Leave
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 Law Protects Veterans
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…
Jersey City Housekeeper Alleges Discrimination By New York City Billionaire
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,…
Age Discrimination Laws in New Jersey Give You the Right to Be Treated Equally
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…
New Jersey Employment Laws Aim to Protect You From Harassment and Discrimination
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…