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Mandatory Retirement Age: Is it Legal?

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. Is a Mandatory Retirement...
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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...
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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. 
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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....
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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...
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