Is there anything we can do about my husband being treated unfairly/ discriminated against at work?

The NJ Law Against Discrimination protects individual from unlawful prejudice based on their nation of origin. In addition to your husband's...

What recourse do I have at work?

It is a violation of State and Federal law to discriminate and harass individuals because of their sexual orientation or perceptions about their...

Do I have to sign this? If not, what happens? Non- Compete/Confidentiality - 9 mos after already working there.

Two part answer. 1. If you are provided with a non-competition/confidentiality agreement and do not sign it, you may be terminated for failing to...

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Can an employer ask me if I was a US Citizen during the interview? If they did it and it's illegal, can I sue them?

Employers should not ask whether or not a job applicant is a United States citizen before making an offer of employment. Follow this link to the...

Can certain complaints trigger an employer duty to investigate? And can an employer be held liable?

As a practical matter, it is strongly recommended that an employee be very overt and explicit about asking HR to investigate a claim of racial...

Can I challenge this without fear of retribution? Should I speak to his boss or contact hr ? How should I proceed if at all?

An employer can change compensation prospectively and not retroactively. In other words, if there is a legitimate change in policy that applies to...

How important is for an employer to conduct a workplace complaint in a proper manner?

Our state's cases on this issue not require that employers follow one particular method of dealing with complaints of discrimination and subsequent...

Hello, I live in the state of NJ. I recently signed an employment agreement with my employer.

I would consider it reckless for an attorney to advise you on contractual terms without first reviewing the entire contract. I strongly recommend...

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I would like to understand if I have any leverage or options with the below employment / layoff situation.

Assuming that you are an "at-will" employee and have no greater rights under a written employment law contract or other document, an employee in...

Do I have a Sexual Harassment case?

From past cases that I have handled, is my experience that sexual harassment is very prevalent in the food industry. The facts that you have...