While Sexual Harassment training may not always be effective and HR may not be on your side, it is important to always report any incidents to HR so the company is on notice and liable for a failure to correct … more

There is a notion in the law that we take our victims as we find them. The classic example is the egg-shell skull plaintiff. If someone pushes you and you fall and knock your head and get a bump, you … more

DUTY TO ACCOMMODATE INCLUDES MAKING PLANS FOR EVACUATING         DISABLED EMPLOYEES IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY M.M. began employment with the State in August 2002. In May 2010, she fractured her foot, an injury which occurred when she was … more

Ralph Mathews (not his real name) began employment with the City of Tinton (not the actual city) Board of Education in 1972. He was as a classroom teacher until 1986, interrupted by a stint in the military. Beginning 1986, Mr. … more

America’s nurses are the beating heart of our medical system.”  President Barack Obama, speaking to the American Nurses Association, June 16, 2010.  “In our hours of need, in moments where people are most vulnerable, most worried, nurses are there, doing … more

When wrongful termination affects women, damages can be long term. See this article in the New York Times. Wrongful Termination and Woman Over 50 A new study found that the employment prospects for women over 50 darkened after the Great … more

The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) protects individuals from harassment and discrimination in an employment setting, but it does more. LAD also protects individuals from harassment and discrimination in the provision of public accommodations. Thus, a patient in a … more

31 U.S.C. §§3729-3733 What is it? The Federal False Claims Act (the Act) was created by the U.S. Legislature in an effort to combat fraudulent claims against the U.S. government that cost the tax payers of the United States large … more

Termination Cases Under The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination1 Aided By The New Jersey Supreme Court In order for a terminated employee to prove that he or she has been discriminated against by his or her employer in violation of … more

General Covered Employees Eligible Employees Right to Leave Employee Notice Employer Notice Verification of an Employees Right to Leave Consequence of Employee Refusal to Verify Right to Leave Responding to an Employees Request for Leave Intermittent or Reduced Schedule Leave … more