The New Jersey Civil Rights Act is designed to protect individuals from discrimination and violations of their civil rights by public entities. Here are five key points to keep in mind when bringing a claim under this law: You must show that a public entity violated your civil rights, such as... Continue Reading
42 U.S.C. § 1983 is a federal law that allows individuals to bring claims against state and local officials for violations of their constitutional rights. Here are five key points to keep in mind when bringing a claim under this law: You must show that state or local official violated your... Continue Reading
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is a federal law that protects employees over the age of 40 from discrimination based on their age. Here are five key points to keep in mind when bringing a claim under this law: You must show that you were treated less favorably than a younger... Continue Reading
The Older Workers Benefits Protection Act (OWBPA) is a federal law that protects employees over the age of 40 from discrimination in the provision of employee benefits. Here are five key points to keep in mind when bringing a claim under this law: You must show that your employer provided you... Continue Reading
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) is a federal law that sets workplace safety and health standards for employees. Here are five key points to keep in mind when bringing a claim under this law: You must show that your employer violated OSHA, such as by not providing a safe work... Continue Reading
The New Jersey Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Act (PEOSHA) sets workplace safety and health standards f@ public employees in the state. Here are five key points to keep in mind when bringing a claim under this law: You must show that your employer violated PEOSHA, such as by... Continue Reading
The Protection for Nursing Mothers Act is a federal law that requires employers to provide reasonable break time and a private space for nursing mothers to express breast milk. Here are five key points to keep in mind when bringing a claim under this law: You must show that your employer... Continue Reading
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a federal law that protects pregnant employees from discrimination in the workplace. Here are five key points to keep in mind when bringing a claim under this law: You must show that your employer treated you less favorably than other employees... Continue Reading
The Immigration Reform and Control Act (RCA) is a federal law that prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on their citizenship or immigration status. Here are five key points to keep in mind when bringing a claim under this law: You must show that your employer treated... Continue Reading
The New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEP) is designed to protect employees from retaliation for engaging in certain protected activities. Here are five key points to keep in mind when bringing a claim under this law: You must show that you engaged in a protected activity, such... Continue Reading
