Blog Category: Employment & Discrimination
Employers: How Recent Sexual Harassment Scandals May Affect Your Workplace
Jan 16, 2018 | Written by: | Share
In response to the highly-publicized sexual misconduct and harassment scandals in the workplace that have dominated the headlines in recent months, legislators have acted to address what has surfaced...
The Risks of Withdrawing a Conditional Offer of Employment Based on Medical Reasons
Nov 13, 2017 | Written by: | Share
The recent unpublished Appellate Division decision of Philip Marchesani v. J.B. Hunt Transportation, Inc., et al., Appellate Division, Docket No. A-4751-15T2 (decided October 31, 2017), illustrates...
Employers: Avoid Comments About Employees’ Religions or Religious Practices
Oct 23, 2017 | Written by: | Share
To steer clear of potential issues, employers should follow this plain and simple rule: don’t permit comments about employees’ religions or religious practices in the workplace.
Court Rules Against Employer for Not Accommodating Employee’s Religious Belief of “Mark of the Beast”
Jun 28, 2017 | Written by: | Share
Recently, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a near $600,000 award against an employer for failing to accommodate an employee’s religious belief after a biometric hand scanner was installed...
Seventh Circuit Rules Civil Rights Law Covers LGBT Bias
Apr 7, 2017 | Written by: | Share
In a long-awaited decision by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, an eight to three ruling was rendered on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 that workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation...
Employer Takeaways From First Official Affordable Care Act Repeal and Replacement Proposal
Mar 10, 2017 | Written by: | Share
On March 6, 2017, House Republicans offered their first official proposal for an Affordable Care Act (ACA) roll-back. While much remains to be seen regarding the proposed draft, employers should be...
Employers: Anti-Discrimination Policies Can Help You Defend Against Vicarious Liability Claims
Feb 27, 2017 | Written by: | Share
New Jersey Courts have recently acknowledged that an employer is entitled to an affirmative defense to a hostile work environment claim based on the employer having exercised reasonable care to...
Lyme Disease Is a Disability Entitled to Protection in the Workplace
Sep 7, 2016 | Written by: | Share
A recent Appellate Division case, Cook v. Gregory Press, Inc., determined that Lyme disease qualifies as a disability under the Law Against Discrimination (LAD).
Avoiding Common Mistakes in Your Employee Handbook
Jul 7, 2016 | Written by: | Share
A poorly written, outdated, or inconsistent employee manual can hurt your company and lead to potential litigation down the line. The most common mistakes to avoid are the following:
NJ Supreme Court Expands Definition of Marital Status Under the LAD
Jun 29, 2016 | Written by: | Share
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently issued an important interpretation of New Jersey’s “Law Against Discrimination” (LAD), of which all New Jersey employers should be aware.