By nifty admin | Employment Law, Wrongful Termination
Losing your job is a scary experience that can leave you wondering how you will pay your bills. While New Jersey is an at-will employment state, your boss does not have a free pass to fire you for any reason they want. At-will means an employer can let you go… Continue reading What to Do if You Were Wrongfully Fired in New Jersey
Read MoreBy nifty admin | Employment Law, Family and Medical Leave
If you work in New Jersey or anywhere in the United States, you may have heard people mention the “Family and Medical Leave Act,” or FMLA. Maybe a coworker brought it up when they had a baby, or you heard it mentioned when someone in the family got sick. The… Continue reading What Protections Do I Have Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
Read MoreBy nifty admin | Discrimination in the Workplace, Employment Law, Workplace Harassment, Wrongful Termination
That feeling of dread before you speak up at work is real. You know something wrong is happening, but the fear of losing your job keeps you quiet. Many workers in New Jersey stay silent for this exact reason. They worry that reporting harassment or discrimination will only make things… Continue reading Can My Employer Fire Me for Reporting Harassment or Discrimination?
Read MoreBy nifty admin | Employment Law, Retaliation
Retaliation at work can feel confusing and stressful. Many people worry about losing their jobs or being treated badly after speaking up. In New Jersey, you have rights that protect you when you report unsafe, illegal, or unfair behavior. Building a strong retaliation case starts with understanding what counts as… Continue reading What Makes a Strong Retaliation Case?
Read MoreBy nifty admin | Employment Law
If you work in New Jersey and you do not have a written employment contract, there is a good chance you are an at-will employee. That means your employer can let you go at any time, for any reason, without warning. You also have the right to quit whenever you… Continue reading What is At-Will Employment in NJ?
Read MoreBy nifty admin | Discrimination in the Workplace, Employment Law
Workplace discrimination is illegal. It does not matter if it happens once or over a long period of time. You have rights, and the law is on your side. But knowing you were treated unfairly and being able to prove it are two very different things. Employers do not usually… Continue reading How to Prove Discrimination at Work
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