Sexual Orientation Harassment and Discrimination

Sexual Orientation Discrimination and Harassment, types of workplace harassment, are discussed by a New Jersey Employment Lawyer. Discrimination based on Sexual Orientation is illegal in New Jersey schools and workplaces. The Law Against Discrimination prohibits discrimination because of someone’s sexual orientation or perceived sexual orienation. Kevin Costello is an Employment and Discrimination Lawyer fighting for [...]

Discrimination at School in New Jersey

School Discrimination in New Jersey is explained by an Employment and Civil Rights Lawyer. The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination protects the civil rights of school children and students from discrimination based on disability, gender, race and national origin, and religion. Kevin Costello is a Civil Rights Discrimination Attorney, defending protected groups from discrimination in [...]

Unemployment

Unemployment Insurance (UI) is a system, run and funded by federal and state taxes, which provides benefits for workers who have become unemployed. The system is intended to provide income for short periods of time, while out-of-work individuals seek new employment. Unemployment compensation is only available when individuals are out of work through no fault [...]

New Jersey Employment Lawyer Explains Protections from Disability Discrimination

New Jersey Disability Discrimination Lawyer Steve Cahn explains the ways in which employers discriminate against disabled employees. He also explains how the New Jersey Law Against Disability provides more protection that The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Disability Discrimination, like Race Discrimination and Age Discrimination, is illegal. An Employment Lawyer can help you protect your [...]

At Will Employee Status is Explained by New Jersey Employment Lawyer Steve Cahn

Employment Lawyer Steve Cahn explains that At Will Employees can be fired for any reason or for no reason, as long as they are not fired for an illegal reason. It is illegal for an employer to terminate At Will Employees for Age Discrimination, Gender Discrimination, or Race Discrimination. Other than protection from unlawful termination, [...]

Arbitration Agreements in Employee Contracts are Discussed by an Employment Lawyer

Employment Lawyer Steve Cahn discussed Arbitration Agreements, which are signed by employees when they take a job. If an employee signs an Arbitration Agreement, he or she agrees not to pursue an Employment Lawsuit in the event of discrimination, harassment, or unfair treatment in the workplace. An expereinced employment lawfirm will know how to handle [...]

Age Discrimination in New Jersey is Explained by Employment Attorney Steve Cahn

Age Discrimination, a type of Employment Discrimination, is explained by New Jersey Employment Lawyer Steve Cahn. Age Discrimination is any unfair treatment or discrimination on the part of an employer toward an employee due to his or her age. Age Discrimination is illegal due to the Age Discrimination Unemployment Act, first adopted in 1967. New [...]