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What is Disparate Impact vs. Disparate Treatment?

Employment discrimination can happen in different ways. Some actions are intentional, while others happen without anyone realizing their effect. In both cases, the law protects workers from unfair treatment based on race, gender, religion, age, or other protected traits. Understanding the difference between disparate impact and disparate treatment helps explain… Continue reading What is Disparate Impact vs. Disparate Treatment?

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Do I Need an Attorney to Pursue a Workplace Harassment or Discrimination Claim?

Employees who have suffered harassment or discrimination often have many questions. A lawyer is an excellent resource during this stressful time. With the right New Jersey sexual harassment lawyer, you can ensure your claim is handled properly. But are you required to hire a lawyer? The answer is “no,” there… Continue reading Do I Need an Attorney to Pursue a Workplace Harassment or Discrimination Claim?

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Can My Employer Ask Me to Sign Away My Right to Sue in an Employment Dispute?

Employment law provides powerful remedies to workers who have suffered illegal employment actions. For example, workers in New Jersey may sue for wrongful termination, harassment, or discrimination in employment. But can your employer ask you to give up your right to sue? The answer is complicated and depends on what… Continue reading Can My Employer Ask Me to Sign Away My Right to Sue in an Employment Dispute?

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What is the Difference Between At-Will Employment and Wrongful Termination?

New Jersey is an at-will employment state. That means an employer can terminate you for any reason that is not prohibited by law. In New Jersey, too many workers are illegally fired out of retaliation or because an employer discriminates based on age, race, or another characteristic. Contact The Law… Continue reading What is the Difference Between At-Will Employment and Wrongful Termination?

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