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Court Rejects Late Attempt to Compel Employee Allegedly Called N-word to Confidential Arbitration in Racial Discrimination Case
March 10, 2021
McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. represents James Miller, a former employee at XPO Logistics who filed a complaint in January 2020 against XPO for race discrimination and retaliation in violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD). Mr. Miller, who is African American, served...

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...

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...

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...