When an employee alleges they have been the victim of harassment or discrimination, they can expect their employer to mount a vigorous defense. These companies have their own lawyers who will do their best to …
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The United States has a federal system of government. This means that both states and the federal government regulate many types of activity, including commercial activity. Often, there are two sets of laws when it …
Nothing is worse than working hard at a job only to see the boss promote his child, niece, or nephew. The same is true of applying for your dream job, only to watch helplessly as …
According to the Autism Society, over 3.5 million people have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, and the numbers continue to grow. Indeed, autism is the fasted growing developmental disability disorder, which increased by …
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Every employee deserves a safe workplace. With the recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, many employees are rightfully afraid to go into work. But what obligations do employers have to make a workplace safe? …
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Drug testing is highly invasive and can easily be used in a discriminatory manner. However, drug testing employees is often legal in New Jersey. Unlike other states, New Jersey has few laws on the books …
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