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Disability Discrimination
Can You Be Fired From a Job While on Leave With Disability?
February 11, 2021
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects workers from employment discrimination based on disability status. This means that your employer cannot fire you or refuse to hire you simply because...
Employees
Bar & Restaurant Guidelines: What You Should Know
February 9, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has hurt businesses like never before. Early on in the pandemic, state governments shut down non-essential retail establishments and many businesses in the service industry. Over the last several months, businesses...
Gender Identity Discrimination
President Biden Lifts Transgender Military Ban: What You Need to Know
January 26, 2021
On Monday, January 25, 2021, President Biden issued the Executive Order on Enabling All Qualified Americans to Serve Their Country in Uniform. This Order rolls back Former President Trump’s ban...
COVID-19 Updates
Can I be forced to work in unsafe working conditions created by COVID-19?
December 31, 2020
With the COVID-19 pandemic there are new challenges for employers and risks to employees concerning safety in the workplace. The U.S. Department of Labor Occupation Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)...
Discrimination
U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Settles Part of Its Discrimination Claim Against U.S. Soccer
December 9, 2020
The World Cup champion U.S. women’s national soccer team has settled part of its lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) pertaining to discriminatory working conditions, but their claim of...
Recreational Marijuana
New Jersey Voters Approve Legalizing Recreational Marijuana: Common Questions
November 10, 2020
Last week New Jersey voters overwhelmingly voted to amend the State’s Constitution to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older. This amendment was years in the making. Governor Phil...
COVID-19 Updates
Governor Murphy Requires Comprehensive COVID-19 Safety Measures At New Jersey Workplaces
November 5, 2020
This week Governor Murphy signed a sweeping Executive Order to address the state’s spiking coronavirus cases. Beginning November 5, Executive Order 192 will affect almost all workplaces including large and...