NJ Employment Law Blog

Keep up to date on NJ Employment Law with Arykah Trabosh's legal blog. Topics include contracts, discrimination, leave of absence, retaliation, and unemployment.

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Crucial Information About Employment Contracts

Many employees in New Jersey are at-will employees. An at-will employee can be fired at any time and for any legal reason and can quit their job at any time and for any reason. However, some employees in New Jersey work under employment contracts. An employment contract is an agreement between an employee and an…
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Age Discrimination

Signs of Age Discrimination in the Workplace

Unfortunately, even with strict laws in place, age discrimination is still quite common in the workplace. Anyone can face age ...
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Is Being Asked on a Date by a Coworker Sexual Harassment?

Sexual harassment is illegal. That is why people who engage in sexual harassment can face harsh consequences. Today, more and ...
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workplace discrimination

The Effects of Workplace Discrimination on Employees

The Equal Pay Act, the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ...
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disability discrimination

Disability Discrimination in the Workplace

Workplace discrimination takes many forms. For example, a worker or job seeker could be discriminated against because of their color, ...
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unlawful termination

How to Prove Unlawful Termination

Proving Unlawful Termination When an employee is unlawfully terminated, it means they are discharged for an illegal reason. In New ...
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witness to discrimination

Retaliation for being called as a witness is unlawful

What is My Legal Protection if I Refuse to Lie About a Co-worker’s Discrimination Claim? An individual who has been ...
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Caregiver

Caregiver discrimination is unlawful

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Issues Guidance on Employment Discrimination Based on Caregiver Responsibilities Caregiving is quite common in the ...
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Salary history ban

What is a salary history ban?

Can an Employer Ask Me About My Current or Past Salary? Most job applicants are faced with the question, “How ...
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Sexting is Sexual Harassment

Unwanted Sexting May be Grounds for Legal Action Sexting is the act of sending sexually explicit messages or photos via ...
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discrimination due to hairstyle

Hair Discrimination, Based upon Hair Style, is Illegal

Congress Passed a Bill to Ban Discrimination Based on Hair Hair discrimination is a huge problem in the United States ...
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Did your Criminal History Prevent you from Getting a Job?

New Jersey Job Applicants are Protected Against Discrimination on the Basis of their Criminal History One of the hardest things ...
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workers' compensation coverage

Suffer a Workplace injury?

Mistakes to Avoid When Dealing With a New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Claim There are several ways an employee can suffer ...
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Crucial Information About Employment Contracts

Many employees in New Jersey are at-will employees. An at-will employee can be fired at any time and for any ...
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What Does New Jersey Law Say About Discrimination Against Unemployed Job Seekers?

A person may experience a gap in employment for various reasons. Unfortunately, according to research, the probability of finding a ...
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Main Reasons to Hire a Family Lawyer

If you are dealing with a family law-related matter, it is best to hire a family lawyer. While you have ...
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Signs You Hired the Wrong Employment Lawyer to Help You With Your Case

Many situations arise that make it necessary to hire an employment lawyer. For example, an employee should contact an employment ...
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Pros and Cons of Arbitration with Employment Law Disputes for Employees

After you secure employment, you may be asked to sign an arbitration agreement as part of the onboarding paperwork. Such ...
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Should I Mediate My Dispute With My Employer?

Conflict is inevitable in the workplace. Disputes between employees and employers can happen for various reasons. For example, disputes can ...
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