The First Amendment protects freedom of expression from governmental interference. However, the Constitution does not protect individuals from retaliation from private individuals, including private employers. New Jersey workers need to look beyond the Constitution if …
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The business landscape never stays static for long. Not only do new companies form every month, but existing companies often merge or acquire other ones. Employees might find that they work for a new company …
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When an employer pays “under the table,” it uses cash to pay wages. It is not illegal to pay wages in cash, but employers may use this tactic to avoid having to record the payment …
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New Jersey’s employment discrimination law protects employees from being discriminated against on the basis of certain protected characteristics. Discrimination takes many forms and is, unfortunately, widespread in our state. If you believe you have suffered …
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The New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) provides critical protections to employees who want to blow the whistle on illegal employer conduct. The fact is that New Jersey relies on conscientious employees to protect …
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Telecommuting is a popular option that has gone mainstream due to the recent coronavirus pandemic. Many companies are happy to hire remote workers because they gain access to a larger pool of talented applicants. Fortunately, …