A good number of disgruntled employees will file a charge with EEOC rather than follow a law suit immediately. If they’re pursuing a federal claim, they’re required to do so before filing suit, but they’re not required to do so if they’re filing under New Jersey’s law against discrimination. One of the questions comes up, […]

A lot of employers really question whether it’s worth it to train their employees in the harassment, discrimination, and retaliation laws of New Jersey, so that they know what kind of behavior is unacceptable and how to report it when it happens. They do complain that it’s a very expensive process and they’re right, but […]

A question we get with some frequency from New Jersey employers is whether they have to provide written notice or a warning to an employee before letting them go for misconduct or for any reason at all. The short answer is no. There’s no requirement that you engage in progressive discipline. There’s no requirement you […]

With the advent of social media, a lot of people are getting very loose with their comments, and some of those comments can affect their employer. When you find out about somebody making comments about your company on Facebook, LinkedIn, or any other social media, you really need to put a stop to it. One […]

Some workplaces in New Jersey are full of sexual harassment, but it comes from the top on down. As a result, the employer who is subjected to it may be afraid to complain. In those circumstances, the only option is to consult with an experienced employment attorney to go over all the facts that you […]

Some employees think that there’s some magic way to avoid getting sued when they terminate an employee. There isn’t one. If you have an employee who has engaged in misconduct to the point where you simply have to get rid of them and you have to do it immediately, you can go ahead and do […]

A growing concern among employers is that they’re hiring people with a large social media history that maybe distasteful. One of the questions is whether you can take into consideration in your hiring process what people have posted online, and the answer clearly is yes. There is nothing wrong with using that information. The question […]

An issue that comes up with some frequency is how to deal with a long time employee who just doesn’t have it anymore. Sometimes he’s just run out of gas. Sometimes they’re not keeping up with changes in the workplace and somebody who was valuable at one point simply isn’t anymore. The question is what […]

An issue that employers in New Jersey face on a routine basis is the hypersensitive employee who’s taking everything the wrong way, or at least taking everything to heart, even if it’s an innocent suggestion or an innocent comment. This happens with enough frequency that it is a real concern for employers throughout the state. […]

A common problem for New Jersey employers is how to deal with an employee who has exhausted the available time under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Now, as you know, the Family and Medical Leave Act allows an employee to take 12 weeks’ leave as long as the employee and employer meet the conditions […]