Some industries have mandatory retirement ages for certain roles. For instance, in many states, there are mandatory retirement ages for police officers, pilots, and judges. Is it legal, however, for employers to impose a mandatory retirement age? In this article, we’ll explore this question.
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Supreme Court Bolsters Standards for Religious Accommodations
With the Supreme Court’s end of term, there have been a number of big court decisions hitting headlines across the U.S. One such ruling is likely to have a significant impact on religious accommodation claims. Employers and employees alike should be aware of changes to the religious accommodation...
New Jersey Pregnancy Accommodation
New Jersey and other states have recognized that pregnant women can be particularly vulnerable to discriminatory actions in the workplace. In order to help protect pregnant workers from such discrimination, states like New Jersey have enacted legislation aimed at protecting pregnant workers. For instance, many such laws mandate that employers must...
Where to Sue for Employment Discrimination
So, you have taken steps toward holding your employer accountable for some wrongdoing on their part. This is great and there are many legal remedies available to workers who have been wronged by their employers. The road ahead, however, can be anxiety-inducing as you confront your employer and the legal process.
What the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis Act Means for Employers
Cannabis is a real hot topic in the law these days. There are states proposing legislation to legalize medical cannabis. Others are proposing to legalize recreational cannabis. Among all of these proposed laws, there are employment laws trying to catch up with them. For instance, medical cannabis may be legal in a...
Shifting the Burden of Proof in New Jersey Discrimination Claims
Employees harmed by discriminatory employment practices can make claims under New Jersey law seeking redress for the harm they have suffered. This may include reinstatement of a job position, back pay, attorneys fees, and more. Bringing a discrimination claim in New Jersey, however, can be difficult and complex. Here, we will go...
Workplace Age Discrimination and Available Remedies
Age discrimination occurs in the employment context when an employee or job applicant faces adverse employment action due to the fact that they are either older or younger than others. The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) prohibits employers from discriminating on the basis of age, but there are some exceptions....
Is Sexual Assault on a School Bus Gender Discrimination Under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination?
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) prohibits discrimination and bias-based harassment directed towards many protected classes, including gender, that occurs in employment, housing, and places of public accommodation. C.V. v. Waterford Township Board of Education considered a minor’s allegations of being sexually assaulted by a bus aide while being transported to and...
Can a Private Religious School Fire a Female Teacher for Being Pregnant Before Getting Married?
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination protects employees from discrimination in the workplace which includes wrongful termination due to being within a protected class, such as sex, marital status, or pregnancy. In the case of Victoria Crisitello v.St.Theresa School, a Catholic elementary school arts teacher was a part of a protected...
Religious Discrimination in the Workplace
Along with federal law, New Jersey law protects against discrimination based on a person’s creed, or religious beliefs, in the employment setting. Because of this, it is unlawful for an employer to treat an employee differently based on their religion. This protection against discrimination applies if you belong to a particular religious...