When gas station workers are not paid overtime, are they eligible to file a claim for back wages and damages? Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), certain employees are required by federal law to …
New Jersey Wage and Hour Laws Are Lacking
New Jersey is generally viewed as a “liberal” state with liberal laws. However, New Jersey is falling behind in its wage protections afforded to workers within its borders as compared to states with similar wage …
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LGBTQ Workers and Harassment in New Jersey
Harassment and other forms of discrimination in the workplace can be overt or subtle. Sometimes, they are so subtle that victims and others in the workplace do not realize they are happening. But when discrimination …
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Can I Get Fired Over Social Media Posts?
In short, yes. Although certain actions on social media are protected and there are cases where being fired for social media activity is an act of discrimination and therefore, illegal, the truth is that you …
The New Jersey Wage Payment Law Prohibits Employers From Taking Illegal Withholdings And Deductions From Your Pay
The New Jersey Wage Payment Law (the “NJWPL”) is codified at N.J.S.A. 34:11-4.1 to -33.6. The NJWPL governs the time and mode of payment of wages due to employees and is specifically designed to protect …
Drawing the Line for Relationships in the Workplace
Before you begin a new job, consult your employee handbook to determine whether romantic relationships between members of the company are permitted and if so, any requirements placed on them. For example, a company has …
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