Typically, to support a case of retaliation for blowing the whistle on illegal employer conduct, an employee must suffer some loss of money which lawyers call an “adverse employment action.”  But the New Jersey Appellate Division ruled last week that a New Jersey State Trooper who was subjected to “four or five disciplinary charges”...

We were recently asked by a client who owns a small business whether she is required to maintain workers compensation insurance for independent contractors. The answer is no as long as the job they are performing is truly in the capacity as an independent contractor. A worker is considered an independent contractor if the following...

It is considered race discrimination in New Jersey to treat an employee or applicant differently based on their race or color. Race discrimination can also include treating an employee or applicant differently based on them being married to someone of a certain race or color.  Race discrimination can occur when the victim and the...

Our NJ labor law firm has seen an increase in individuals contacting us regarding potential age discrimination cases in New Jersey. As the amount of jobs continue to decrease and more job eliminations take place, older workers are finding it more difficult to find employment and have found that they are often times part of...

Have you filed a complaint or charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission? You may be aware that you have a certain statute of limitations period. However, the EEOC's may issue you a right to sue letter which will require you to file a lawsuit within 90 days of receipt. If you do not...

New Jersey is considered an at-will employment state. That means that absent a contract or other agreement, your employment can be terminated at any time for any reason whatsoever. For example, your boss is a Yankees fan and you are a Red Sox Fan, your boss can fire you without any legal ramifications. The...

Shock Poll - 9 Out Of 10 Americans Wrongfully Believe Our Federal Government Prohibits Discrimination Against Gays A recent poll found that 9 out of 10 Americans believed that there was a federal law preventing employers from firing employees that they knew or believed were gay or who are transgender. However, this is not the...

We are contacted by many potential clients who believe they have a retaliation claim based on employer taking an adverse employment action due to them complaining about an internal procedure or a failure to follow policy. New Jersey's retaliation law only protects employees who suffer retaliation for complaining about a violation of law, public...

Autistic adults and children will be protected from discrimination.  The bill amends New Jersey’s law against discrimination so that autism disorders are recognized causes of disabilities. “Autistic residents will now receive the same protections as other disabled citizens from discrimination in access to housing, employment and...

The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution guarantees equal access to the courts regardless of the ability to pay. But a New Jersey appellate court ruled that a (very busy) trial judge violated that principle by making a fired school cook pay up to $450 per hour for a “discovery master” to handle her case....