Employment Law

New Jersey is an at-will employment state, which means your employer can generally let you go at any time, for any reason or for no reason at all. However, at-will employment has real limits, and New Jersey's employee protections are among the strongest in the...

Pregnancy discrimination can threaten your career, income and stability. In New Jersey, strong laws protect pregnant workers, but you need clear evidence to prove your case. Knowing what counts as proof can strengthen your position from the start. Understanding...

Pay transparency laws are becoming more common across the country. These laws require employers to disclose salary ranges for open positions. This shift aims to create more equitable workplaces by giving job seekers the information they need to negotiate fair pay....

In 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reported 6,377 national origin discrimination complaints. Origin discrimination is the unfair or prejudicial treatment of individuals based on their place of birth, ancestry or national origin. Recognizing this form...

New Jersey's diverse and dynamic working environment offers countless opportunities. However, workers sometimes encounter challenges, including the unsettling issue of workplace harassment. Some instances of harassment are overt and easily identifiable, but others are...

Sometimes an undesirable workplace situation goes beyond rude behavior and uncomfortable work conditions and into abusive, intimidating or unsafe territory. A hostile work environment can impact your ability to complete your job comfortably, and even threaten your...