New Jersey Enacted the Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights. Is Your Business in Compliance?
Recently, New Jersey passed the Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights. The Legislature found that over 130,000 temporary workers are employed by staffing agencies throughout the state, many of whom were unprotected or treated differently as compared to permanent employees. ....
New Jersey’s Division on Civil Rights Provides Guidance Following 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis
On June 30, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, ruling that under the First Amendment’s protections for religious expression, a website designer was shielded from making wedding websites for same-sex couples.
Jury Reaches Multi-Million Dollar Verdict for Discrimination and Retaliation.
And the Court did not overturn the verdict.
Employers that do not address employment discrimination or harassment claims are left potentially liable for such a significant result. The plaintiff’s attorney put it this way:
Wage and Hourly Pay Violations
Workers are often shocked to discover that they are being underpaid. Unfortunately, wage violations are far more common than most people realize. If you suspect that you have not been paid the wages you have earned, the best thing you can...