The end of the year, that is. Although given the number of celebrity deaths in the last week, I think some people might be reading that headline a little more
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Elizabeth’s Paid Sick Leave Law Went Into Effect Today
Just in case you missed it, today was the effective date of Elizabeth’s Paid Sick Leave law. The law applies to all employers in Elizabeth. Employees are eligible for paid
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“The Kid” Sues Alleging She Was Fired For Being Too Young
A number of times (most recently last week) we have written about age discrimination, and the different comments which employers have made in lieu of coming right out and
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NJ “Facebook” Bill Prohibiting Access to Employees’ Social Media Accounts is on the Governor’s Desk
The New Jersey Legislature has passed a bill (A2878/S1915) banning employers from asking applicants and employees for social media passwords or even if the person has a social media account.
New Jersey Gender Equity Posting Requirements On Hold
We previously blogged that New Jersey employers would, starting in November 2012, be required to post a notice to all employees reminding them of their rights to be free from gender
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November Brings an Election and New Discrimination Posting Requirements for New Jersey Employers
Just in time to celebrate or commiserate the election of a new president depending on your politics, as of November 21, 2012, New Jersey employers will be required to have
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EEOC Releases 2011 Statistics Breaking Down Charges Filed By State and Type
The EEOC reported some time ago that it had received a record number charges of discrimination for the fiscal year ending 2011 – almost 100,000 nationwide. The EEOC has just
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Employers Beware: New Jersey Advances Bill that Would Prohibit Employers from Even Asking if an Employee Had a Social Media Account
Employers in New Jersey should ignore the proposed legislation banning employers’ inquiries about employees’ Facebook and other social media at their own peril.
The bill, which NJ.Com reported passed an
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Funny, You Don’t Look Jewish!
You may be forgiven if you thought that a hostile work environment was only created when an employee who was the target of racial, ethnic or gender slurs was a member
New Jersey Supreme Court: No Discrimination Against Workers Over Age 70 Who Are Under Contract
In a decision that seems devoid of common sense, on June 1, the New Jersey Supreme Court held that refusing to renew the contracts of employees over the age of