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Living with a disability presents unique challenges, especially in the workplace. Physical disabilities such as cerebral palsy, amputation, blindness, and paraplegia, as well as mental health conditions like depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and autism, can impact job performance. Legal Protections for Disabled Workers Fortunately, disabled employees are protected under the… Continue reading Can You Be Fired for a Disability?
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Although New Jersey follows at-will employment, several state and federal laws protect workers from discrimination based on specific characteristics. Employees in protected classes have legal safeguards against wrongful termination or biased treatment. Get Legal Help Today At the Law Offices of Usmaan Sleemi, we help workers determine if they have… Continue reading Which Title Prohibits Employment Discrimination?
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Wrongful termination occurs whenever an employee is let go for an illegal reason. Employees have a limited amount of time to file a lawsuit to protect their rights, and if they miss the deadline, a judge can and will dismiss their case. Workers will be unable to secure favorable remedies,… Continue reading How Long Do You Have to Sue for Wrongful Termination?
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When people think about workplace harassment, they often believe the issue must occur several times, or happen regularly to constitute a problem. Even a single incident can constitute harassment. For example, if an employee was assaulted in the parking lot by an employer or co-worker, that single incident could rise… Continue reading Can Workplace Harassment Be a Single Incident?
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The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows qualified New Jersey employees the right to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for various reasons, including the inability to work due to a serious health condition. Importantly, medical leave under the FMLA need not be taken all at once.… Continue reading What Documentation Is Required to Take Medical Leave?
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