DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you.

WHAT IS FRONT PAY?

Front pay may be awarded when an employee cannot be reinstated to his or her former job. The position may have been eliminated or filled,

for example.

HAZING IN THE WORKPLACE While bullying is not illegal for adults, it can cross the line into illegality. If you experience problematic Hazing In The Workplace,

Call Swartz Swidler

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE … Workplace harassment is a pervasive problem in workplaces in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Some types of workplace harassment are illegal. You should recognize the different forms of workplace harassment and know the unlawful types. MY PAYCHECK BOUNCED, WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? While it is thankfully rare, some workers receive paychecks that bounce from their employers. It can be insulting to be given a check that bounces by your employer. RACIAL SLURS AND HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT: WHAT YOU NEED Most work environments have some element of stress that goes along with the job. However, when you have to deal with racial discrimination in the workplace, it creates an entirely different level of stress that no one should ever have to endure. WHAT IS NJCCR / MINI-COBRA? The NJCCR is a state law that mandates that certain small businesses offer continued coverage of health insurance benefits for some employees, their dependent children, and their spouses. ARE UNPAID INTERNSHIPS ILLEGAL IN NEW JERSEY? Many employers rely on unpaid interns to operate their businesses. If you worked as an unpaid intern and were asked to do mundane tasks that were not educational in nature, you may be NEW JERSEY FAMILY LEAVE ACT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Paid family leave. New Jersey also has the Paid Family Leave Act, which gives eligible employees up to six weeks of paid time off from work in order to care for their newborn children or newly adopted children within 12 months of when they are placed in the employees’

homes.

MEMORANDUM ORDER RE: PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO … reasons set forth below, the Court will conditionally certify the FLSA collective action, and notice will be issued to the collective members in accordance with the procedures in this Order. DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you.

WHAT IS FRONT PAY?

Front pay may be awarded when an employee cannot be reinstated to his or her former job. The position may have been eliminated or filled,

for example.

HAZING IN THE WORKPLACE While bullying is not illegal for adults, it can cross the line into illegality. If you experience problematic Hazing In The Workplace,

Call Swartz Swidler

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE … Workplace harassment is a pervasive problem in workplaces in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Some types of workplace harassment are illegal. You should recognize the different forms of workplace harassment and know the unlawful types. MY PAYCHECK BOUNCED, WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? While it is thankfully rare, some workers receive paychecks that bounce from their employers. It can be insulting to be given a check that bounces by your employer. RACIAL SLURS AND HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT: WHAT YOU NEED Most work environments have some element of stress that goes along with the job. However, when you have to deal with racial discrimination in the workplace, it creates an entirely different level of stress that no one should ever have to endure. WHAT IS NJCCR / MINI-COBRA? The NJCCR is a state law that mandates that certain small businesses offer continued coverage of health insurance benefits for some employees, their dependent children, and their spouses. ARE UNPAID INTERNSHIPS ILLEGAL IN NEW JERSEY? Many employers rely on unpaid interns to operate their businesses. If you worked as an unpaid intern and were asked to do mundane tasks that were not educational in nature, you may be NEW JERSEY FAMILY LEAVE ACT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Paid family leave. New Jersey also has the Paid Family Leave Act, which gives eligible employees up to six weeks of paid time off from work in order to care for their newborn children or newly adopted children within 12 months of when they are placed in the employees’

homes.

MEMORANDUM ORDER RE: PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO … reasons set forth below, the Court will conditionally certify the FLSA collective action, and notice will be issued to the collective members in accordance with the procedures in this Order. HOW TO DEAL WITH SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORK What to do if you are being sexually harassed at work. Sexual harassment is a problem that occurs in workplaces across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Both men and women can be the victims or perpetrators of sexual harassment. WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE … Workplace harassment is a pervasive problem in workplaces in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Some types of workplace harassment are illegal. You should recognize the different forms of workplace harassment and know the unlawful types. WHAT IS WORKPLACE INTIMIDATION? Workplace intimidation or workplace bullying happens when supervisors, coworkers, or subordinates direct verbal abuse, physical threats, blackmail, or violence to manipulate other employees of an organization to gain a professional benefit. WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT? Payment of lost wages to the victim – These are the benefits and wages that the victim would have earned from the date when the harassment occurred to the date of the settlement or trial. Payment of future lost wages to the victim – These are payments to the victim of the wages and benefits that the victim would have earned if the sexual harassment had never happened. CAN MY EMPLOYER CHANGE MY TIME SHEET OR CLOCK-IN TIME Can My Employer Change My Time Sheet Or Clock-In Time? Your employer may change your time card without your permission for several valid reasons. If you forgot to clock in or out, your employer can make adjustments. Your employer may also change your time card if HOW MUCH CAN I GET WHEN SUING MY EMPLOYER FOR DISCRIMINATION? People who have been the victim of workplace discrimination or harassment might wonder how much they might expect to recover if they file lawsuits against their employers. While some cases do proceed to trial, a majority are settled outside of the court process. If you have been the victim of discrimination or harassment at your job, the attorneys at Swartz Swidler might value your claim and I JUST RECEIVED A RIGHT TO SUE FROM THE EEOC. WHAT'S NEXT? Understanding Discrimination and the EEOC Discrimination Process . What is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII)was passed to protect employees like you from employment discrimination. It is against the law for employers to discriminate against an employee (or even a job applicant) based on any of the following characteristics: WHAT IS A QUI TAM RELATOR? In order to receive a whistleblower reward, you must hire a lawyer who can file a False Claims Act complaiThe person who brings a qui tam case is called the relator. It is not necessary that the relator has experienced any personal harm.nt, which contains detailed allegations

of the fraud.

KEYBANK FLSA CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT On October 23, 2019, a KeyBank hourly employee filed a federal lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, asserting that KeyBank failed to pay him and thousands of other KeyBank employees, including Tellers and Personal Bankers, overtime wages as required under the Fair Labor Standards Act. WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL What are civil liberties? Civil liberties are basic freedoms and rights that are guaranteed either by the Bill of Rights in the Constitution or by interpretations of those rights by the legislature

or courts.

DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you. EMPLOYMENT LAW: WHAT DOES 'PAY IN LIEU OF NOTICE' MEAN The WARN Act covers certain employers who conduct planned mass layoffs or plant closures and requires them to give advanced written notice to affected employees. Employers can opt to pay wages in lieu of notice to meet the federal law’s requirements. Under this law, employers must provide 60 days of written notice before conducting a mass HOW MANY SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASES ARE FILED EACH YEAR Sexual harassment claims filed in 2019 fell slightly to 7,514, which was down from 7,609 cases that were filed in 2018. However, this was still the second-highest number of claims filed during the past seven years. Overall, sexual harassment charges represented 10.3% of

WHAT IS FRONT PAY?

Front pay is a type of damages that may be awarded in some wrongful termination employment claims. It is meant to compensate workers so that they will be made whole. Front pay may be awarded when an employee cannot be reinstated to his or her former job. The position may have been eliminated or HAZING IN THE WORKPLACE Assaults. Bullying. Sexual harassment. Intentional infliction of emotional distress. Hazing or workplace bullying is generally defined as abusive behavior by one or more people who target a person or a group of people. It can include verbal abuse, threats and intimidation, or intentional interference with your ability to get

your work done.

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE … Workplace harassment is a pervasive problem in workplaces in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Some types of workplace harassment are illegal. You should recognize the different forms of workplace harassment and know the unlawful types. MY PAYCHECK BOUNCED, WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? Inaccuracies on your check stubs. By law, your employer must keep accurate records of the time that you have worked and the amounts that you have been paid. You have the right to demand that you are paid what you are owed if the information is wrong. Your paycheck stubs should include all of the following information: All deductions. WHAT IS NJCCR / MINI-COBRA? The NJCCR is a state law that mandates that certain small businesses offer continued coverage of health insurance benefits for some employees, their dependent children, and their spouses. The federal law, COBRA, mandates that employers with 20 or more employees for at least one-half of the previous calendar year who offer health coverage

to

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ARE UNPAID INTERNSHIPS ILLEGAL IN NEW JERSEY? Unpaid internships are not illegal in New Jersey under state or federal law. However, a purported unpaid internship must meet all of the required criteria under federal and state law to be regarded as valid. If one of the criteria is not met, the internship will not be considered to be a valid unpaid internship, meaning that the intern

may be

DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you. EMPLOYMENT LAW: WHAT DOES 'PAY IN LIEU OF NOTICE' MEAN The WARN Act covers certain employers who conduct planned mass layoffs or plant closures and requires them to give advanced written notice to affected employees. Employers can opt to pay wages in lieu of notice to meet the federal law’s requirements. Under this law, employers must provide 60 days of written notice before conducting a mass HOW MANY SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASES ARE FILED EACH YEAR Sexual harassment claims filed in 2019 fell slightly to 7,514, which was down from 7,609 cases that were filed in 2018. However, this was still the second-highest number of claims filed during the past seven years. Overall, sexual harassment charges represented 10.3% of

WHAT IS FRONT PAY?

Front pay is a type of damages that may be awarded in some wrongful termination employment claims. It is meant to compensate workers so that they will be made whole. Front pay may be awarded when an employee cannot be reinstated to his or her former job. The position may have been eliminated or HAZING IN THE WORKPLACE Assaults. Bullying. Sexual harassment. Intentional infliction of emotional distress. Hazing or workplace bullying is generally defined as abusive behavior by one or more people who target a person or a group of people. It can include verbal abuse, threats and intimidation, or intentional interference with your ability to get

your work done.

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE … Workplace harassment is a pervasive problem in workplaces in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Some types of workplace harassment are illegal. You should recognize the different forms of workplace harassment and know the unlawful types. MY PAYCHECK BOUNCED, WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? Inaccuracies on your check stubs. By law, your employer must keep accurate records of the time that you have worked and the amounts that you have been paid. You have the right to demand that you are paid what you are owed if the information is wrong. Your paycheck stubs should include all of the following information: All deductions. WHAT IS NJCCR / MINI-COBRA? The NJCCR is a state law that mandates that certain small businesses offer continued coverage of health insurance benefits for some employees, their dependent children, and their spouses. The federal law, COBRA, mandates that employers with 20 or more employees for at least one-half of the previous calendar year who offer health coverage

to

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ARE UNPAID INTERNSHIPS ILLEGAL IN NEW JERSEY? Unpaid internships are not illegal in New Jersey under state or federal law. However, a purported unpaid internship must meet all of the required criteria under federal and state law to be regarded as valid. If one of the criteria is not met, the internship will not be considered to be a valid unpaid internship, meaning that the intern

may be

DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you. HOW TO DEAL WITH SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORK What to do if you are being sexually harassed at work. Sexual harassment is a problem that occurs in workplaces across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Both men and women can be the victims or perpetrators of sexual harassment. CAN SEXUAL HARASSMENT BE VERBAL? This continued inappropriate behavior can be and should be reported as verbal sexual harassment. Certain behaviors are not only inappropriate and unwelcome, but they also contribute to a hostile work environment. A common misconception of verbal sexual harassment is that only females are victims. A victim can be male of female. WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT? When employers are found guilty of not stopping sexual harassment that they know or should have known about, the following penalties may be imposed: Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Schedule an appointment today. Payment of lost wages to the victim – These are the benefits and wages that the victim would have earned

from

HOW MUCH CAN I GET WHEN SUING MY EMPLOYER FOR DISCRIMINATION? People who have been the victim of workplace discrimination or harassment might wonder how much they might expect to recover if they file lawsuits against their employers. While some cases do proceed to trial, a majority are settled outside of the court process. If you have been the victim of discrimination or harassment at your job, the attorneys at Swartz Swidler might value your claim and WHAT TO DO WHEN AN EMPLOYER CONTESTS UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS If you have lost your job and file a claim for unemployment benefits, it can be highly disconcerting when your employer disputes your claim. When an employer contests a claim for unemployment benefits, it normally indicates that the company does not believe that the claimant is eligible for the benefits.

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today.

KEYBANK FLSA CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT Docket No.: 19-2477. On October 23, 2019, a KeyBank hourly employee filed a federal lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, asserting that KeyBank failed to pay him and thousands of other KeyBank employees, including Tellers and Personal Bankers, overtime wages as required under the Fair Labor

Standards Act.

CAN MY EMPLOYER CHANGE MY TIME SHEET OR CLOCK-IN TIME Can My Employer Change My Time Sheet Or Clock-In Time? Your employer may change your time card without your permission for several valid reasons. If you forgot to clock in or out, your employer can make adjustments. Your employer may also change your time card if DO YOU HAVE TO PROVE YOUR RELIGION TO AN EMPLOYER Workers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania have the right to work in environments that are free from religious discrimination.Employers must provide reasonable accommodations to workers for their religious beliefs when the requested accommodations do not place an undue hardship on the business’s operations. However, workers might wonder what they have to do to prove their religious beliefs to DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you. HAZING IN THE WORKPLACE Assaults. Bullying. Sexual harassment. Intentional infliction of emotional distress. Hazing or workplace bullying is generally defined as abusive behavior by one or more people who target a person or a group of people. It can include verbal abuse, threats and intimidation, or intentional interference with your ability to get

your work done.

HOW MANY SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASES ARE FILED EACH YEAR Sexual harassment claims filed in 2019 fell slightly to 7,514, which was down from 7,609 cases that were filed in 2018. However, this was still the second-highest number of claims filed during the past seven years. Overall, sexual harassment charges represented 10.3% of all of the charges that were received by the EEOC. EMPLOYMENT LAW: WHAT DOES 'PAY IN LIEU OF NOTICE' MEAN The WARN Act covers certain employers who conduct planned mass layoffs or plant closures and requires them to give advanced written notice to affected employees. Employers can opt to pay wages in lieu of notice to meet the federal law’s requirements. Under this law, employers must provide 60 days of written notice before conducting a mass CAN SEXUAL HARASSMENT BE VERBAL? This continued inappropriate behavior can be and should be reported as verbal sexual harassment. Certain behaviors are not only inappropriate and unwelcome, but they also contribute to a hostile work environment. A common misconception of verbal sexual harassment is that only females are victims. A victim can be male of female. WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT? When employers are found guilty of not stopping sexual harassment that they know or should have known about, the following penalties may be imposed: Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Schedule an appointment today. Payment of lost wages to the victim – These are the benefits and wages that the victim would have earned

from

MY PAYCHECK BOUNCED, WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? Inaccuracies on your check stubs. By law, your employer must keep accurate records of the time that you have worked and the amounts that you have been paid. You have the right to demand that you are paid what you are owed if the information is wrong. Your paycheck stubs should include all of the following information: All deductions. KEYBANK FLSA CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT Docket No.: 19-2477. On October 23, 2019, a KeyBank hourly employee filed a federal lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, asserting that KeyBank failed to pay him and thousands of other KeyBank employees, including Tellers and Personal Bankers, overtime wages as required under the Fair Labor

Standards Act.

WHAT IS NJCCR / MINI-COBRA? The NJCCR is a state law that mandates that certain small businesses offer continued coverage of health insurance benefits for some employees, their dependent children, and their spouses. The federal law, COBRA, mandates that employers with 20 or more employees for at least one-half of the previous calendar year who offer health coverage

to

NEW JERSEY FAMILY LEAVE ACT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Eligible workers must have earned at least $142 per week for 20 weeks in a row or at least $7,250 in the preceding 52 weeks. The only eligible employees for paid leave under the act are parents, step-parents, adoptive parents and foster parents for taking leave to care for new children. For employees who wish to take leave to care

for a family

DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you. HAZING IN THE WORKPLACE Assaults. Bullying. Sexual harassment. Intentional infliction of emotional distress. Hazing or workplace bullying is generally defined as abusive behavior by one or more people who target a person or a group of people. It can include verbal abuse, threats and intimidation, or intentional interference with your ability to get

your work done.

HOW MANY SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASES ARE FILED EACH YEAR Sexual harassment claims filed in 2019 fell slightly to 7,514, which was down from 7,609 cases that were filed in 2018. However, this was still the second-highest number of claims filed during the past seven years. Overall, sexual harassment charges represented 10.3% of all of the charges that were received by the EEOC. EMPLOYMENT LAW: WHAT DOES 'PAY IN LIEU OF NOTICE' MEAN The WARN Act covers certain employers who conduct planned mass layoffs or plant closures and requires them to give advanced written notice to affected employees. Employers can opt to pay wages in lieu of notice to meet the federal law’s requirements. Under this law, employers must provide 60 days of written notice before conducting a mass CAN SEXUAL HARASSMENT BE VERBAL? This continued inappropriate behavior can be and should be reported as verbal sexual harassment. Certain behaviors are not only inappropriate and unwelcome, but they also contribute to a hostile work environment. A common misconception of verbal sexual harassment is that only females are victims. A victim can be male of female. WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT? When employers are found guilty of not stopping sexual harassment that they know or should have known about, the following penalties may be imposed: Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Schedule an appointment today. Payment of lost wages to the victim – These are the benefits and wages that the victim would have earned

from

MY PAYCHECK BOUNCED, WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? Inaccuracies on your check stubs. By law, your employer must keep accurate records of the time that you have worked and the amounts that you have been paid. You have the right to demand that you are paid what you are owed if the information is wrong. Your paycheck stubs should include all of the following information: All deductions. KEYBANK FLSA CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT Docket No.: 19-2477. On October 23, 2019, a KeyBank hourly employee filed a federal lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, asserting that KeyBank failed to pay him and thousands of other KeyBank employees, including Tellers and Personal Bankers, overtime wages as required under the Fair Labor

Standards Act.

WHAT IS NJCCR / MINI-COBRA? The NJCCR is a state law that mandates that certain small businesses offer continued coverage of health insurance benefits for some employees, their dependent children, and their spouses. The federal law, COBRA, mandates that employers with 20 or more employees for at least one-half of the previous calendar year who offer health coverage

to

NEW JERSEY FAMILY LEAVE ACT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Eligible workers must have earned at least $142 per week for 20 weeks in a row or at least $7,250 in the preceding 52 weeks. The only eligible employees for paid leave under the act are parents, step-parents, adoptive parents and foster parents for taking leave to care for new children. For employees who wish to take leave to care

for a family

HOW MANY SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASES ARE FILED EACH YEAR Sexual harassment claims filed in 2019 fell slightly to 7,514, which was down from 7,609 cases that were filed in 2018. However, this was still the second-highest number of claims filed during the past seven years. Overall, sexual harassment charges represented 10.3% of WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE? Workplace harassment is a pervasive problem in workplaces in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Some types of workplace harassment are illegal. You should recognize the different forms of workplace harassment and know the unlawful types.

WHAT IS FRONT PAY?

Front pay is a type of damages that may be awarded in some wrongful termination employment claims. It is meant to compensate workers so that they will be made whole. Front pay may be awarded when an employee cannot be reinstated to his or her former job. The position may have been eliminated or WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT? When employers are found guilty of not stopping sexual harassment that they know or should have known about, the following penalties may be imposed: Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Schedule an appointment today. Payment of lost wages to the victim – These are the benefits and wages that the victim would have earned

from

CAN I GET UNEMPLOYMENT IF I AM AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR In general, independent contractors cannot collect unemployment benefits since these benefits are designed to benefit employees who work for employers that pay unemployment taxes. The unemployment taxes are used to fund the unemployment system. Since independent contractors do not pay unemployment taxes, they are generally

ineligible for

HOW MUCH CAN I GET WHEN SUING MY EMPLOYER FOR DISCRIMINATION? People who have been the victim of workplace discrimination or harassment might wonder how much they might expect to recover if they file lawsuits against their employers. While some cases do proceed to trial, a majority are settled outside of the court process. If you have been the victim of discrimination or harassment at your job, the attorneys at Swartz Swidler might value your claim and WHAT IS THE PORTAL-TO-PORTAL ACT OF 1947? The Portal-to-Portal Act is a law that was passed in 1947 that makes certain types of activities not compensable. If you have questions about whether your employer should have compensated you for some of the hours that you have spent for your job, talk to the employment law team at Swartz Swidler. WHAT TO DO WHEN AN EMPLOYER CONTESTS UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS If you have lost your job and file a claim for unemployment benefits, it can be highly disconcerting when your employer disputes your claim. When an employer contests a claim for unemployment benefits, it normally indicates that the company does not believe that the claimant is eligible for the benefits. I JUST RECEIVED A RIGHT TO SUE FROM THE EEOC. WHAT'S NEXT? When the EEOC can’t make a determination as to whether the employer discriminated against you, they will issue a right to sue letter. This doesn’t necessarily mean that your claim is weak, but it does give you the right to file a lawsuit and an opportunity to have your case heard before a judge. One of the most important things to know WERNER PER DIEM LAWSUIT Counsel: Justin Swidler, Richard Swartz Six over-the-road truck drivers employed by Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC (collectively “Werner”) filed a federal lawsuit against Werner asserting that Werner violated federal and state Wage and Hour Laws related to its per diem program. DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you. HAZING IN THE WORKPLACE Assaults. Bullying. Sexual harassment. Intentional infliction of emotional distress. Hazing or workplace bullying is generally defined as abusive behavior by one or more people who target a person or a group of people. It can include verbal abuse, threats and intimidation, or intentional interference with your ability to get

your work done.

HOW MANY SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASES ARE FILED EACH YEAR Sexual harassment claims filed in 2019 fell slightly to 7,514, which was down from 7,609 cases that were filed in 2018. However, this was still the second-highest number of claims filed during the past seven years. Overall, sexual harassment charges represented 10.3% of all of the charges that were received by the EEOC. CAN SEXUAL HARASSMENT BE VERBAL? This continued inappropriate behavior can be and should be reported as verbal sexual harassment. Certain behaviors are not only inappropriate and unwelcome, but they also contribute to a hostile work environment. A common misconception of verbal sexual harassment is that only females are victims. A victim can be male of female. EMPLOYMENT LAW: WHAT DOES 'PAY IN LIEU OF NOTICE' MEAN The WARN Act covers certain employers who conduct planned mass layoffs or plant closures and requires them to give advanced written notice to affected employees. Employers can opt to pay wages in lieu of notice to meet the federal law’s requirements. Under this law, employers must provide 60 days of written notice before conducting a mass WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE … Workplace harassment is a pervasive problem in workplaces in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Some types of workplace harassment are illegal. You should recognize the different forms of workplace harassment and know the unlawful types. KEYBANK FLSA CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT Docket No.: 19-2477. On October 23, 2019, a KeyBank hourly employee filed a federal lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, asserting that KeyBank failed to pay him and thousands of other KeyBank employees, including Tellers and Personal Bankers, overtime wages as required under the Fair Labor

Standards Act.

MY PAYCHECK BOUNCED, WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? Inaccuracies on your check stubs. By law, your employer must keep accurate records of the time that you have worked and the amounts that you have been paid. You have the right to demand that you are paid what you are owed if the information is wrong. Your paycheck stubs should include all of the following information: All deductions. WHAT IS NJCCR / MINI-COBRA? The NJCCR is a state law that mandates that certain small businesses offer continued coverage of health insurance benefits for some employees, their dependent children, and their spouses. The federal law, COBRA, mandates that employers with 20 or more employees for at least one-half of the previous calendar year who offer health coverage

to

WERNER PER DIEM LAWSUIT Counsel: Justin Swidler, Richard Swartz Six over-the-road truck drivers employed by Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC (collectively “Werner”) filed a federal lawsuit against Werner asserting that Werner violated federal and state Wage and Hour Laws related to its per diem program. DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you. HAZING IN THE WORKPLACE Assaults. Bullying. Sexual harassment. Intentional infliction of emotional distress. Hazing or workplace bullying is generally defined as abusive behavior by one or more people who target a person or a group of people. It can include verbal abuse, threats and intimidation, or intentional interference with your ability to get

your work done.

HOW MANY SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASES ARE FILED EACH YEAR Sexual harassment claims filed in 2019 fell slightly to 7,514, which was down from 7,609 cases that were filed in 2018. However, this was still the second-highest number of claims filed during the past seven years. Overall, sexual harassment charges represented 10.3% of all of the charges that were received by the EEOC. EMPLOYMENT LAW: WHAT DOES 'PAY IN LIEU OF NOTICE' MEAN The WARN Act covers certain employers who conduct planned mass layoffs or plant closures and requires them to give advanced written notice to affected employees. Employers can opt to pay wages in lieu of notice to meet the federal law’s requirements. Under this law, employers must provide 60 days of written notice before conducting a mass CAN SEXUAL HARASSMENT BE VERBAL? This continued inappropriate behavior can be and should be reported as verbal sexual harassment. Certain behaviors are not only inappropriate and unwelcome, but they also contribute to a hostile work environment. A common misconception of verbal sexual harassment is that only females are victims. A victim can be male of female. MY PAYCHECK BOUNCED, WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? Inaccuracies on your check stubs. By law, your employer must keep accurate records of the time that you have worked and the amounts that you have been paid. You have the right to demand that you are paid what you are owed if the information is wrong. Your paycheck stubs should include all of the following information: All deductions. WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT? When employers are found guilty of not stopping sexual harassment that they know or should have known about, the following penalties may be imposed: Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Schedule an appointment today. Payment of lost wages to the victim – These are the benefits and wages that the victim would have earned

from

KEYBANK FLSA CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT Docket No.: 19-2477. On October 23, 2019, a KeyBank hourly employee filed a federal lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, asserting that KeyBank failed to pay him and thousands of other KeyBank employees, including Tellers and Personal Bankers, overtime wages as required under the Fair Labor

Standards Act.

WHAT IS NJCCR / MINI-COBRA? The NJCCR is a state law that mandates that certain small businesses offer continued coverage of health insurance benefits for some employees, their dependent children, and their spouses. The federal law, COBRA, mandates that employers with 20 or more employees for at least one-half of the previous calendar year who offer health coverage

to

NEW JERSEY FAMILY LEAVE ACT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Eligible workers must have earned at least $142 per week for 20 weeks in a row or at least $7,250 in the preceding 52 weeks. The only eligible employees for paid leave under the act are parents, step-parents, adoptive parents and foster parents for taking leave to care for new children. For employees who wish to take leave to care

for a family

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE? Workplace harassment is a pervasive problem in workplaces in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Some types of workplace harassment are illegal. You should recognize the different forms of workplace harassment and know the unlawful types.

WHAT IS FRONT PAY?

Front pay is a type of damages that may be awarded in some wrongful termination employment claims. It is meant to compensate workers so that they will be made whole. Front pay may be awarded when an employee cannot be reinstated to his or her former job. The position may have been eliminated or CAN I GET UNEMPLOYMENT IF I AM AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR In general, independent contractors cannot collect unemployment benefits since these benefits are designed to benefit employees who work for employers that pay unemployment taxes. The unemployment taxes are used to fund the unemployment system. Since independent contractors do not pay unemployment taxes, they are generally

ineligible for

WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT? When employers are found guilty of not stopping sexual harassment that they know or should have known about, the following penalties may be imposed: Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Schedule an appointment today. Payment of lost wages to the victim – These are the benefits and wages that the victim would have earned

from

WHO IS EXEMPT FROM TITLE VII? People who are members of one of the protected classes are protected against workplace discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.Title VII prohibits employers from discriminating against workers based on their protected statuses in all aspects of the employment relationship. WHAT TO DO WHEN AN EMPLOYER CONTESTS UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS If you have lost your job and file a claim for unemployment benefits, it can be highly disconcerting when your employer disputes your claim. When an employer contests a claim for unemployment benefits, it normally indicates that the company does not believe that the claimant is eligible for the benefits. WHAT IS THE PORTAL-TO-PORTAL ACT OF 1947? The Portal-to-Portal Act is a law that was passed in 1947 that makes certain types of activities not compensable. If you have questions about whether your employer should have compensated you for some of the hours that you have spent for your job, talk to the employment law team at Swartz Swidler. I JUST RECEIVED A RIGHT TO SUE FROM THE EEOC. WHAT'S NEXT? When the EEOC can’t make a determination as to whether the employer discriminated against you, they will issue a right to sue letter. This doesn’t necessarily mean that your claim is weak, but it does give you the right to file a lawsuit and an opportunity to have your case heard before a judge. One of the most important things to know HOW MUCH CAN I GET WHEN SUING MY EMPLOYER FOR DISCRIMINATION? People who have been the victim of workplace discrimination or harassment might wonder how much they might expect to recover if they file lawsuits against their employers. While some cases do proceed to trial, a majority are settled outside of the court process. If you have been the victim of discrimination or harassment at your job, the attorneys at Swartz Swidler might value your claim and WERNER PER DIEM LAWSUIT Counsel: Justin Swidler, Richard Swartz Six over-the-road truck drivers employed by Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC (collectively “Werner”) filed a federal lawsuit against Werner asserting that Werner violated federal and state Wage and Hour Laws related to its per diem program. DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you. HAZING IN THE WORKPLACE Assaults. Bullying. Sexual harassment. Intentional infliction of emotional distress. Hazing or workplace bullying is generally defined as abusive behavior by one or more people who target a person or a group of people. It can include verbal abuse, threats and intimidation, or intentional interference with your ability to get

your work done.

HOW MANY SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASES ARE FILED EACH YEAR Sexual harassment claims filed in 2019 fell slightly to 7,514, which was down from 7,609 cases that were filed in 2018. However, this was still the second-highest number of claims filed during the past seven years. Overall, sexual harassment charges represented 10.3% of all of the charges that were received by the EEOC. CAN SEXUAL HARASSMENT BE VERBAL? This continued inappropriate behavior can be and should be reported as verbal sexual harassment. Certain behaviors are not only inappropriate and unwelcome, but they also contribute to a hostile work environment. A common misconception of verbal sexual harassment is that only females are victims. A victim can be male of female. EMPLOYMENT LAW: WHAT DOES 'PAY IN LIEU OF NOTICE' MEAN The WARN Act covers certain employers who conduct planned mass layoffs or plant closures and requires them to give advanced written notice to affected employees. Employers can opt to pay wages in lieu of notice to meet the federal law’s requirements. Under this law, employers must provide 60 days of written notice before conducting a mass WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE … Workplace harassment is a pervasive problem in workplaces in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Some types of workplace harassment are illegal. You should recognize the different forms of workplace harassment and know the unlawful types. KEYBANK FLSA CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT Docket No.: 19-2477. On October 23, 2019, a KeyBank hourly employee filed a federal lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, asserting that KeyBank failed to pay him and thousands of other KeyBank employees, including Tellers and Personal Bankers, overtime wages as required under the Fair Labor

Standards Act.

MY PAYCHECK BOUNCED, WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? Inaccuracies on your check stubs. By law, your employer must keep accurate records of the time that you have worked and the amounts that you have been paid. You have the right to demand that you are paid what you are owed if the information is wrong. Your paycheck stubs should include all of the following information: All deductions. WHAT IS NJCCR / MINI-COBRA? The NJCCR is a state law that mandates that certain small businesses offer continued coverage of health insurance benefits for some employees, their dependent children, and their spouses. The federal law, COBRA, mandates that employers with 20 or more employees for at least one-half of the previous calendar year who offer health coverage

to

WERNER PER DIEM LAWSUIT Counsel: Justin Swidler, Richard Swartz Six over-the-road truck drivers employed by Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC (collectively “Werner”) filed a federal lawsuit against Werner asserting that Werner violated federal and state Wage and Hour Laws related to its per diem program. DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you. HAZING IN THE WORKPLACE Assaults. Bullying. Sexual harassment. Intentional infliction of emotional distress. Hazing or workplace bullying is generally defined as abusive behavior by one or more people who target a person or a group of people. It can include verbal abuse, threats and intimidation, or intentional interference with your ability to get

your work done.

HOW MANY SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASES ARE FILED EACH YEAR Sexual harassment claims filed in 2019 fell slightly to 7,514, which was down from 7,609 cases that were filed in 2018. However, this was still the second-highest number of claims filed during the past seven years. Overall, sexual harassment charges represented 10.3% of all of the charges that were received by the EEOC. CAN SEXUAL HARASSMENT BE VERBAL? This continued inappropriate behavior can be and should be reported as verbal sexual harassment. Certain behaviors are not only inappropriate and unwelcome, but they also contribute to a hostile work environment. A common misconception of verbal sexual harassment is that only females are victims. A victim can be male of female. EMPLOYMENT LAW: WHAT DOES 'PAY IN LIEU OF NOTICE' MEAN The WARN Act covers certain employers who conduct planned mass layoffs or plant closures and requires them to give advanced written notice to affected employees. Employers can opt to pay wages in lieu of notice to meet the federal law’s requirements. Under this law, employers must provide 60 days of written notice before conducting a mass WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE … Workplace harassment is a pervasive problem in workplaces in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Some types of workplace harassment are illegal. You should recognize the different forms of workplace harassment and know the unlawful types. KEYBANK FLSA CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT Docket No.: 19-2477. On October 23, 2019, a KeyBank hourly employee filed a federal lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, asserting that KeyBank failed to pay him and thousands of other KeyBank employees, including Tellers and Personal Bankers, overtime wages as required under the Fair Labor

Standards Act.

MY PAYCHECK BOUNCED, WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? Inaccuracies on your check stubs. By law, your employer must keep accurate records of the time that you have worked and the amounts that you have been paid. You have the right to demand that you are paid what you are owed if the information is wrong. Your paycheck stubs should include all of the following information: All deductions. WHAT IS NJCCR / MINI-COBRA? The NJCCR is a state law that mandates that certain small businesses offer continued coverage of health insurance benefits for some employees, their dependent children, and their spouses. The federal law, COBRA, mandates that employers with 20 or more employees for at least one-half of the previous calendar year who offer health coverage

to

WERNER PER DIEM LAWSUIT Counsel: Justin Swidler, Richard Swartz Six over-the-road truck drivers employed by Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC (collectively “Werner”) filed a federal lawsuit against Werner asserting that Werner violated federal and state Wage and Hour Laws related to its per diem program. WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE? Workplace harassment is a pervasive problem in workplaces in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Some types of workplace harassment are illegal. You should recognize the different forms of workplace harassment and know the unlawful types.

WHAT IS FRONT PAY?

Front pay is a type of damages that may be awarded in some wrongful termination employment claims. It is meant to compensate workers so that they will be made whole. Front pay may be awarded when an employee cannot be reinstated to his or her former job. The position may have been eliminated or CAN I GET UNEMPLOYMENT IF I AM AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR In general, independent contractors cannot collect unemployment benefits since these benefits are designed to benefit employees who work for employers that pay unemployment taxes. The unemployment taxes are used to fund the unemployment system. Since independent contractors do not pay unemployment taxes, they are generally

ineligible for

WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT? When employers are found guilty of not stopping sexual harassment that they know or should have known about, the following penalties may be imposed: Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Schedule an appointment today. Payment of lost wages to the victim – These are the benefits and wages that the victim would have earned

from

WHO IS EXEMPT FROM TITLE VII? People who are members of one of the protected classes are protected against workplace discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.Title VII prohibits employers from discriminating against workers based on their protected statuses in all aspects of the employment relationship. WHAT TO DO WHEN AN EMPLOYER CONTESTS UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS If you have lost your job and file a claim for unemployment benefits, it can be highly disconcerting when your employer disputes your claim. When an employer contests a claim for unemployment benefits, it normally indicates that the company does not believe that the claimant is eligible for the benefits. WHAT IS THE PORTAL-TO-PORTAL ACT OF 1947? The Portal-to-Portal Act is a law that was passed in 1947 that makes certain types of activities not compensable. If you have questions about whether your employer should have compensated you for some of the hours that you have spent for your job, talk to the employment law team at Swartz Swidler. I JUST RECEIVED A RIGHT TO SUE FROM THE EEOC. WHAT'S NEXT? When the EEOC can’t make a determination as to whether the employer discriminated against you, they will issue a right to sue letter. This doesn’t necessarily mean that your claim is weak, but it does give you the right to file a lawsuit and an opportunity to have your case heard before a judge. One of the most important things to know HOW MUCH CAN I GET WHEN SUING MY EMPLOYER FOR DISCRIMINATION? People who have been the victim of workplace discrimination or harassment might wonder how much they might expect to recover if they file lawsuits against their employers. While some cases do proceed to trial, a majority are settled outside of the court process. If you have been the victim of discrimination or harassment at your job, the attorneys at Swartz Swidler might value your claim and WERNER PER DIEM LAWSUIT Counsel: Justin Swidler, Richard Swartz Six over-the-road truck drivers employed by Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC (collectively “Werner”) filed a federal lawsuit against Werner asserting that Werner violated federal and state Wage and Hour Laws related to its per diem program. DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you. HAZING IN THE WORKPLACE Assaults. Bullying. Sexual harassment. Intentional infliction of emotional distress. Hazing or workplace bullying is generally defined as abusive behavior by one or more people who target a person or a group of people. It can include verbal abuse, threats and intimidation, or intentional interference with your ability to get

your work done.

HOW MANY SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASES ARE FILED EACH YEAR Sexual harassment claims filed in 2019 fell slightly to 7,514, which was down from 7,609 cases that were filed in 2018. However, this was still the second-highest number of claims filed during the past seven years. Overall, sexual harassment charges represented 10.3% of all of the charges that were received by the EEOC. CAN SEXUAL HARASSMENT BE VERBAL? This continued inappropriate behavior can be and should be reported as verbal sexual harassment. Certain behaviors are not only inappropriate and unwelcome, but they also contribute to a hostile work environment. A common misconception of verbal sexual harassment is that only females are victims. A victim can be male of female. WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE … Workplace harassment is a pervasive problem in workplaces in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Some types of workplace harassment are illegal. You should recognize the different forms of workplace harassment and know the unlawful types. EMPLOYMENT LAW: WHAT DOES 'PAY IN LIEU OF NOTICE' MEAN The WARN Act covers certain employers who conduct planned mass layoffs or plant closures and requires them to give advanced written notice to affected employees. Employers can opt to pay wages in lieu of notice to meet the federal law’s requirements. Under this law, employers must provide 60 days of written notice before conducting a mass MY PAYCHECK BOUNCED, WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? Inaccuracies on your check stubs. By law, your employer must keep accurate records of the time that you have worked and the amounts that you have been paid. You have the right to demand that you are paid what you are owed if the information is wrong. Your paycheck stubs should include all of the following information: All deductions. KEYBANK FLSA CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT Docket No.: 19-2477. On October 23, 2019, a KeyBank hourly employee filed a federal lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, asserting that KeyBank failed to pay him and thousands of other KeyBank employees, including Tellers and Personal Bankers, overtime wages as required under the Fair Labor

Standards Act.

WHAT IS NJCCR / MINI-COBRA? The NJCCR is a state law that mandates that certain small businesses offer continued coverage of health insurance benefits for some employees, their dependent children, and their spouses. The federal law, COBRA, mandates that employers with 20 or more employees for at least one-half of the previous calendar year who offer health coverage

to

ARE UNPAID INTERNSHIPS ILLEGAL IN NEW JERSEY? Unpaid internships are not illegal in New Jersey under state or federal law. However, a purported unpaid internship must meet all of the required criteria under federal and state law to be regarded as valid. If one of the criteria is not met, the internship will not be considered to be a valid unpaid internship, meaning that the intern

may be

DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you. HAZING IN THE WORKPLACE Assaults. Bullying. Sexual harassment. Intentional infliction of emotional distress. Hazing or workplace bullying is generally defined as abusive behavior by one or more people who target a person or a group of people. It can include verbal abuse, threats and intimidation, or intentional interference with your ability to get

your work done.

HOW MANY SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASES ARE FILED EACH YEAR Sexual harassment claims filed in 2019 fell slightly to 7,514, which was down from 7,609 cases that were filed in 2018. However, this was still the second-highest number of claims filed during the past seven years. Overall, sexual harassment charges represented 10.3% of all of the charges that were received by the EEOC. CAN SEXUAL HARASSMENT BE VERBAL? This continued inappropriate behavior can be and should be reported as verbal sexual harassment. Certain behaviors are not only inappropriate and unwelcome, but they also contribute to a hostile work environment. A common misconception of verbal sexual harassment is that only females are victims. A victim can be male of female. WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE … Workplace harassment is a pervasive problem in workplaces in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Some types of workplace harassment are illegal. You should recognize the different forms of workplace harassment and know the unlawful types. EMPLOYMENT LAW: WHAT DOES 'PAY IN LIEU OF NOTICE' MEAN The WARN Act covers certain employers who conduct planned mass layoffs or plant closures and requires them to give advanced written notice to affected employees. Employers can opt to pay wages in lieu of notice to meet the federal law’s requirements. Under this law, employers must provide 60 days of written notice before conducting a mass MY PAYCHECK BOUNCED, WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? Inaccuracies on your check stubs. By law, your employer must keep accurate records of the time that you have worked and the amounts that you have been paid. You have the right to demand that you are paid what you are owed if the information is wrong. Your paycheck stubs should include all of the following information: All deductions. KEYBANK FLSA CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT Docket No.: 19-2477. On October 23, 2019, a KeyBank hourly employee filed a federal lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, asserting that KeyBank failed to pay him and thousands of other KeyBank employees, including Tellers and Personal Bankers, overtime wages as required under the Fair Labor

Standards Act.

WHAT IS NJCCR / MINI-COBRA? The NJCCR is a state law that mandates that certain small businesses offer continued coverage of health insurance benefits for some employees, their dependent children, and their spouses. The federal law, COBRA, mandates that employers with 20 or more employees for at least one-half of the previous calendar year who offer health coverage

to

ARE UNPAID INTERNSHIPS ILLEGAL IN NEW JERSEY? Unpaid internships are not illegal in New Jersey under state or federal law. However, a purported unpaid internship must meet all of the required criteria under federal and state law to be regarded as valid. If one of the criteria is not met, the internship will not be considered to be a valid unpaid internship, meaning that the intern

may be

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE? Workplace harassment is a pervasive problem in workplaces in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Some types of workplace harassment are illegal. You should recognize the different forms of workplace harassment and know the unlawful types.

WHAT IS FRONT PAY?

Front pay is a type of damages that may be awarded in some wrongful termination employment claims. It is meant to compensate workers so that they will be made whole. Front pay may be awarded when an employee cannot be reinstated to his or her former job. The position may have been eliminated or CAN I GET UNEMPLOYMENT IF I AM AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR In general, independent contractors cannot collect unemployment benefits since these benefits are designed to benefit employees who work for employers that pay unemployment taxes. The unemployment taxes are used to fund the unemployment system. Since independent contractors do not pay unemployment taxes, they are generally

ineligible for

WHAT TO DO WHEN AN EMPLOYER CONTESTS UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS If you have lost your job and file a claim for unemployment benefits, it can be highly disconcerting when your employer disputes your claim. When an employer contests a claim for unemployment benefits, it normally indicates that the company does not believe that the claimant is eligible for the benefits. WHAT IS THE PORTAL-TO-PORTAL ACT OF 1947? The Portal-to-Portal Act is a law that was passed in 1947 that makes certain types of activities not compensable. If you have questions about whether your employer should have compensated you for some of the hours that you have spent for your job, talk to the employment law team at Swartz Swidler. DOES A 40-HOUR WORKWEEK INCLUDE LUNCH? Does a 40-hour workweek include lunch? Most working people are given time to eat lunch during their workdays. While lunch breaks help to boost morale and increase health, employers are not required to provide them in New Jersey or Pennsylvania. Federal law likewise does not mandate the provision of lunch breaks to employees. I JUST RECEIVED A RIGHT TO SUE FROM THE EEOC. WHAT'S NEXT? When the EEOC can’t make a determination as to whether the employer discriminated against you, they will issue a right to sue letter. This doesn’t necessarily mean that your claim is weak, but it does give you the right to file a lawsuit and an opportunity to have your case heard before a judge. One of the most important things to know CAN MY EMPLOYER CHANGE MY TIME SHEET OR CLOCK-IN TIME Can My Employer Change My Time Sheet Or Clock-In Time? Your employer may change your time card without your permission for several valid reasons. If you forgot to clock in or out, your employer can make adjustments. Your employer may also change your time card if HOW MUCH CAN I GET WHEN SUING MY EMPLOYER FOR DISCRIMINATION? People who have been the victim of workplace discrimination or harassment might wonder how much they might expect to recover if they file lawsuits against their employers. While some cases do proceed to trial, a majority are settled outside of the court process. If you have been the victim of discrimination or harassment at your job, the attorneys at Swartz Swidler might value your claim and WERNER PER DIEM LAWSUIT Counsel: Justin Swidler, Richard Swartz Six over-the-road truck drivers employed by Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC (collectively “Werner”) filed a federal lawsuit against Werner asserting that Werner violated federal and state Wage and Hour Laws related to its per diem program. DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you. HAZING IN THE WORKPLACE Assaults. Bullying. Sexual harassment. Intentional infliction of emotional distress. Hazing or workplace bullying is generally defined as abusive behavior by one or more people who target a person or a group of people. It can include verbal abuse, threats and intimidation, or intentional interference with your ability to get

your work done.

HOW MANY SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASES ARE FILED EACH YEAR Sexual harassment claims filed in 2019 fell slightly to 7,514, which was down from 7,609 cases that were filed in 2018. However, this was still the second-highest number of claims filed during the past seven years. Overall, sexual harassment charges represented 10.3% of all of the charges that were received by the EEOC. CAN SEXUAL HARASSMENT BE VERBAL? This continued inappropriate behavior can be and should be reported as verbal sexual harassment. Certain behaviors are not only inappropriate and unwelcome, but they also contribute to a hostile work environment. A common misconception of verbal sexual harassment is that only females are victims. A victim can be male of female. EMPLOYMENT LAW: WHAT DOES 'PAY IN LIEU OF NOTICE' MEAN The WARN Act covers certain employers who conduct planned mass layoffs or plant closures and requires them to give advanced written notice to affected employees. Employers can opt to pay wages in lieu of notice to meet the federal law’s requirements. Under this law, employers must provide 60 days of written notice before conducting a mass WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE … Workplace harassment is a pervasive problem in workplaces in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Some types of workplace harassment are illegal. You should recognize the different forms of workplace harassment and know the unlawful types. KEYBANK FLSA CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT Docket No.: 19-2477. On October 23, 2019, a KeyBank hourly employee filed a federal lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, asserting that KeyBank failed to pay him and thousands of other KeyBank employees, including Tellers and Personal Bankers, overtime wages as required under the Fair Labor

Standards Act.

MY PAYCHECK BOUNCED, WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? Inaccuracies on your check stubs. By law, your employer must keep accurate records of the time that you have worked and the amounts that you have been paid. You have the right to demand that you are paid what you are owed if the information is wrong. Your paycheck stubs should include all of the following information: All deductions. WHAT IS NJCCR / MINI-COBRA? The NJCCR is a state law that mandates that certain small businesses offer continued coverage of health insurance benefits for some employees, their dependent children, and their spouses. The federal law, COBRA, mandates that employers with 20 or more employees for at least one-half of the previous calendar year who offer health coverage

to

WERNER PER DIEM LAWSUIT Counsel: Justin Swidler, Richard Swartz Six over-the-road truck drivers employed by Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC (collectively “Werner”) filed a federal lawsuit against Werner asserting that Werner violated federal and state Wage and Hour Laws related to its per diem program. DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you. HAZING IN THE WORKPLACE Assaults. Bullying. Sexual harassment. Intentional infliction of emotional distress. Hazing or workplace bullying is generally defined as abusive behavior by one or more people who target a person or a group of people. It can include verbal abuse, threats and intimidation, or intentional interference with your ability to get

your work done.

HOW MANY SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASES ARE FILED EACH YEAR Sexual harassment claims filed in 2019 fell slightly to 7,514, which was down from 7,609 cases that were filed in 2018. However, this was still the second-highest number of claims filed during the past seven years. Overall, sexual harassment charges represented 10.3% of all of the charges that were received by the EEOC. CAN SEXUAL HARASSMENT BE VERBAL? This continued inappropriate behavior can be and should be reported as verbal sexual harassment. Certain behaviors are not only inappropriate and unwelcome, but they also contribute to a hostile work environment. A common misconception of verbal sexual harassment is that only females are victims. A victim can be male of female. EMPLOYMENT LAW: WHAT DOES 'PAY IN LIEU OF NOTICE' MEAN The WARN Act covers certain employers who conduct planned mass layoffs or plant closures and requires them to give advanced written notice to affected employees. Employers can opt to pay wages in lieu of notice to meet the federal law’s requirements. Under this law, employers must provide 60 days of written notice before conducting a mass WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE … Workplace harassment is a pervasive problem in workplaces in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Some types of workplace harassment are illegal. You should recognize the different forms of workplace harassment and know the unlawful types. KEYBANK FLSA CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT Docket No.: 19-2477. On October 23, 2019, a KeyBank hourly employee filed a federal lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, asserting that KeyBank failed to pay him and thousands of other KeyBank employees, including Tellers and Personal Bankers, overtime wages as required under the Fair Labor

Standards Act.

MY PAYCHECK BOUNCED, WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? Inaccuracies on your check stubs. By law, your employer must keep accurate records of the time that you have worked and the amounts that you have been paid. You have the right to demand that you are paid what you are owed if the information is wrong. Your paycheck stubs should include all of the following information: All deductions. WHAT IS NJCCR / MINI-COBRA? The NJCCR is a state law that mandates that certain small businesses offer continued coverage of health insurance benefits for some employees, their dependent children, and their spouses. The federal law, COBRA, mandates that employers with 20 or more employees for at least one-half of the previous calendar year who offer health coverage

to

WERNER PER DIEM LAWSUIT Counsel: Justin Swidler, Richard Swartz Six over-the-road truck drivers employed by Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC (collectively “Werner”) filed a federal lawsuit against Werner asserting that Werner violated federal and state Wage and Hour Laws related to its per diem program. WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE? Workplace harassment is a pervasive problem in workplaces in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Some types of workplace harassment are illegal. You should recognize the different forms of workplace harassment and know the unlawful types.

WHAT IS FRONT PAY?

Front pay is a type of damages that may be awarded in some wrongful termination employment claims. It is meant to compensate workers so that they will be made whole. Front pay may be awarded when an employee cannot be reinstated to his or her former job. The position may have been eliminated or CAN I GET UNEMPLOYMENT IF I AM AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR In general, independent contractors cannot collect unemployment benefits since these benefits are designed to benefit employees who work for employers that pay unemployment taxes. The unemployment taxes are used to fund the unemployment system. Since independent contractors do not pay unemployment taxes, they are generally

ineligible for

WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT? When employers are found guilty of not stopping sexual harassment that they know or should have known about, the following penalties may be imposed: Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Schedule an appointment today. Payment of lost wages to the victim – These are the benefits and wages that the victim would have earned

from

WHO IS EXEMPT FROM TITLE VII? People who are members of one of the protected classes are protected against workplace discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.Title VII prohibits employers from discriminating against workers based on their protected statuses in all aspects of the employment relationship. WHAT TO DO WHEN AN EMPLOYER CONTESTS UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS If you have lost your job and file a claim for unemployment benefits, it can be highly disconcerting when your employer disputes your claim. When an employer contests a claim for unemployment benefits, it normally indicates that the company does not believe that the claimant is eligible for the benefits. WHAT IS THE PORTAL-TO-PORTAL ACT OF 1947? The Portal-to-Portal Act is a law that was passed in 1947 that makes certain types of activities not compensable. If you have questions about whether your employer should have compensated you for some of the hours that you have spent for your job, talk to the employment law team at Swartz Swidler. I JUST RECEIVED A RIGHT TO SUE FROM THE EEOC. WHAT'S NEXT? When the EEOC can’t make a determination as to whether the employer discriminated against you, they will issue a right to sue letter. This doesn’t necessarily mean that your claim is weak, but it does give you the right to file a lawsuit and an opportunity to have your case heard before a judge. One of the most important things to know HOW MUCH CAN I GET WHEN SUING MY EMPLOYER FOR DISCRIMINATION? People who have been the victim of workplace discrimination or harassment might wonder how much they might expect to recover if they file lawsuits against their employers. While some cases do proceed to trial, a majority are settled outside of the court process. If you have been the victim of discrimination or harassment at your job, the attorneys at Swartz Swidler might value your claim and WERNER PER DIEM LAWSUIT Counsel: Justin Swidler, Richard Swartz Six over-the-road truck drivers employed by Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC (collectively “Werner”) filed a federal lawsuit against Werner asserting that Werner violated federal and state Wage and Hour Laws related to its per diem program. DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you. HAZING IN THE WORKPLACE Assaults. Bullying. Sexual harassment. Intentional infliction of emotional distress. Hazing or workplace bullying is generally defined as abusive behavior by one or more people who target a person or a group of people. It can include verbal abuse, threats and intimidation, or intentional interference with your ability to get

your work done.

HOW MANY SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASES ARE FILED EACH YEAR Sexual harassment claims filed in 2019 fell slightly to 7,514, which was down from 7,609 cases that were filed in 2018. However, this was still the second-highest number of claims filed during the past seven years. Overall, sexual harassment charges represented 10.3% of all of the charges that were received by the EEOC. CAN SEXUAL HARASSMENT BE VERBAL? This continued inappropriate behavior can be and should be reported as verbal sexual harassment. Certain behaviors are not only inappropriate and unwelcome, but they also contribute to a hostile work environment. A common misconception of verbal sexual harassment is that only females are victims. A victim can be male of female. EMPLOYMENT LAW: WHAT DOES 'PAY IN LIEU OF NOTICE' MEAN The WARN Act covers certain employers who conduct planned mass layoffs or plant closures and requires them to give advanced written notice to affected employees. Employers can opt to pay wages in lieu of notice to meet the federal law’s requirements. Under this law, employers must provide 60 days of written notice before conducting a mass WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE … Workplace harassment is a pervasive problem in workplaces in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Some types of workplace harassment are illegal. You should recognize the different forms of workplace harassment and know the unlawful types. KEYBANK FLSA CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT Docket No.: 19-2477. On October 23, 2019, a KeyBank hourly employee filed a federal lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, asserting that KeyBank failed to pay him and thousands of other KeyBank employees, including Tellers and Personal Bankers, overtime wages as required under the Fair Labor

Standards Act.

MY PAYCHECK BOUNCED, WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? Inaccuracies on your check stubs. By law, your employer must keep accurate records of the time that you have worked and the amounts that you have been paid. You have the right to demand that you are paid what you are owed if the information is wrong. Your paycheck stubs should include all of the following information: All deductions. WHAT IS NJCCR / MINI-COBRA? The NJCCR is a state law that mandates that certain small businesses offer continued coverage of health insurance benefits for some employees, their dependent children, and their spouses. The federal law, COBRA, mandates that employers with 20 or more employees for at least one-half of the previous calendar year who offer health coverage

to

WERNER PER DIEM LAWSUIT Counsel: Justin Swidler, Richard Swartz Six over-the-road truck drivers employed by Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC (collectively “Werner”) filed a federal lawsuit against Werner asserting that Werner violated federal and state Wage and Hour Laws related to its per diem program. DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you. HAZING IN THE WORKPLACE Assaults. Bullying. Sexual harassment. Intentional infliction of emotional distress. Hazing or workplace bullying is generally defined as abusive behavior by one or more people who target a person or a group of people. It can include verbal abuse, threats and intimidation, or intentional interference with your ability to get

your work done.

HOW MANY SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASES ARE FILED EACH YEAR Sexual harassment claims filed in 2019 fell slightly to 7,514, which was down from 7,609 cases that were filed in 2018. However, this was still the second-highest number of claims filed during the past seven years. Overall, sexual harassment charges represented 10.3% of all of the charges that were received by the EEOC. CAN SEXUAL HARASSMENT BE VERBAL? This continued inappropriate behavior can be and should be reported as verbal sexual harassment. Certain behaviors are not only inappropriate and unwelcome, but they also contribute to a hostile work environment. A common misconception of verbal sexual harassment is that only females are victims. A victim can be male of female. EMPLOYMENT LAW: WHAT DOES 'PAY IN LIEU OF NOTICE' MEAN The WARN Act covers certain employers who conduct planned mass layoffs or plant closures and requires them to give advanced written notice to affected employees. Employers can opt to pay wages in lieu of notice to meet the federal law’s requirements. Under this law, employers must provide 60 days of written notice before conducting a mass WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE … Workplace harassment is a pervasive problem in workplaces in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Some types of workplace harassment are illegal. You should recognize the different forms of workplace harassment and know the unlawful types. KEYBANK FLSA CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT Docket No.: 19-2477. On October 23, 2019, a KeyBank hourly employee filed a federal lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, asserting that KeyBank failed to pay him and thousands of other KeyBank employees, including Tellers and Personal Bankers, overtime wages as required under the Fair Labor

Standards Act.

MY PAYCHECK BOUNCED, WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? Inaccuracies on your check stubs. By law, your employer must keep accurate records of the time that you have worked and the amounts that you have been paid. You have the right to demand that you are paid what you are owed if the information is wrong. Your paycheck stubs should include all of the following information: All deductions. WHAT IS NJCCR / MINI-COBRA? The NJCCR is a state law that mandates that certain small businesses offer continued coverage of health insurance benefits for some employees, their dependent children, and their spouses. The federal law, COBRA, mandates that employers with 20 or more employees for at least one-half of the previous calendar year who offer health coverage

to

WERNER PER DIEM LAWSUIT Counsel: Justin Swidler, Richard Swartz Six over-the-road truck drivers employed by Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC (collectively “Werner”) filed a federal lawsuit against Werner asserting that Werner violated federal and state Wage and Hour Laws related to its per diem program. WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE? Workplace harassment is a pervasive problem in workplaces in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Some types of workplace harassment are illegal. You should recognize the different forms of workplace harassment and know the unlawful types.

WHAT IS FRONT PAY?

Front pay is a type of damages that may be awarded in some wrongful termination employment claims. It is meant to compensate workers so that they will be made whole. Front pay may be awarded when an employee cannot be reinstated to his or her former job. The position may have been eliminated or CAN I GET UNEMPLOYMENT IF I AM AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR In general, independent contractors cannot collect unemployment benefits since these benefits are designed to benefit employees who work for employers that pay unemployment taxes. The unemployment taxes are used to fund the unemployment system. Since independent contractors do not pay unemployment taxes, they are generally

ineligible for

WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT? When employers are found guilty of not stopping sexual harassment that they know or should have known about, the following penalties may be imposed: Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Schedule an appointment today. Payment of lost wages to the victim – These are the benefits and wages that the victim would have earned

from

WHO IS EXEMPT FROM TITLE VII? People who are members of one of the protected classes are protected against workplace discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.Title VII prohibits employers from discriminating against workers based on their protected statuses in all aspects of the employment relationship. WHAT TO DO WHEN AN EMPLOYER CONTESTS UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS If you have lost your job and file a claim for unemployment benefits, it can be highly disconcerting when your employer disputes your claim. When an employer contests a claim for unemployment benefits, it normally indicates that the company does not believe that the claimant is eligible for the benefits. WHAT IS THE PORTAL-TO-PORTAL ACT OF 1947? The Portal-to-Portal Act is a law that was passed in 1947 that makes certain types of activities not compensable. If you have questions about whether your employer should have compensated you for some of the hours that you have spent for your job, talk to the employment law team at Swartz Swidler. I JUST RECEIVED A RIGHT TO SUE FROM THE EEOC. WHAT'S NEXT? When the EEOC can’t make a determination as to whether the employer discriminated against you, they will issue a right to sue letter. This doesn’t necessarily mean that your claim is weak, but it does give you the right to file a lawsuit and an opportunity to have your case heard before a judge. One of the most important things to know HOW MUCH CAN I GET WHEN SUING MY EMPLOYER FOR DISCRIMINATION? People who have been the victim of workplace discrimination or harassment might wonder how much they might expect to recover if they file lawsuits against their employers. While some cases do proceed to trial, a majority are settled outside of the court process. If you have been the victim of discrimination or harassment at your job, the attorneys at Swartz Swidler might value your claim and WERNER PER DIEM LAWSUIT Counsel: Justin Swidler, Richard Swartz Six over-the-road truck drivers employed by Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC (collectively “Werner”) filed a federal lawsuit against Werner asserting that Werner violated federal and state Wage and Hour Laws related to its per diem program. DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you.

WHAT IS FRONT PAY?

Front pay is a type of damages that may be awarded in some wrongful termination employment claims. It is meant to compensate workers so that they will be made whole. Front pay may be awarded when an employee cannot be reinstated to his or her former job. The position may have been eliminated or WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE … Workplace harassment is a pervasive problem in workplaces in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Some types of workplace harassment are illegal. You should recognize the different forms of workplace harassment and know the unlawful types. WHAT IS WORKPLACE INTIMIDATION? Workplace intimidation or workplace bullying happens when supervisors, coworkers, or subordinates direct verbal abuse, physical threats, blackmail, or violence to manipulate other employees of an organization to gain a professional benefit. Intimidation in the workplace is normally recurrent and creates an ongoing pattern of

mistreatment that

MY PAYCHECK BOUNCED, WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? Inaccuracies on your check stubs. By law, your employer must keep accurate records of the time that you have worked and the amounts that you have been paid. You have the right to demand that you are paid what you are owed if the information is wrong. Your paycheck stubs should include all of the following information: All deductions. WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT? When employers are found guilty of not stopping sexual harassment that they know or should have known about, the following penalties may be imposed: Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Schedule an appointment today. Payment of lost wages to the victim – These are the benefits and wages that the victim would have earned

from

ARE UNPAID INTERNSHIPS ILLEGAL IN NEW JERSEY? Unpaid internships are not illegal in New Jersey under state or federal law. However, a purported unpaid internship must meet all of the required criteria under federal and state law to be regarded as valid. If one of the criteria is not met, the internship will not be considered to be a valid unpaid internship, meaning that the intern

may be

NEW JERSEY FAMILY LEAVE ACT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Eligible workers must have earned at least $142 per week for 20 weeks in a row or at least $7,250 in the preceding 52 weeks. The only eligible employees for paid leave under the act are parents, step-parents, adoptive parents and foster parents for taking leave to care for new children. For employees who wish to take leave to care

for a family

WERNER PER DIEM LAWSUIT Counsel: Justin Swidler, Richard Swartz Six over-the-road truck drivers employed by Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC (collectively “Werner”) filed a federal lawsuit against Werner asserting that Werner violated federal and state Wage and Hour Laws related to its per diem program. MEMORANDUM ORDER RE: PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO … reasons set forth below, the Court will conditionally certify the FLSA collective action, and notice will be issued to the collective members in accordance with the procedures in this Order. DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you.

WHAT IS FRONT PAY?

Front pay is a type of damages that may be awarded in some wrongful termination employment claims. It is meant to compensate workers so that they will be made whole. Front pay may be awarded when an employee cannot be reinstated to his or her former job. The position may have been eliminated or WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE … Workplace harassment is a pervasive problem in workplaces in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Some types of workplace harassment are illegal. You should recognize the different forms of workplace harassment and know the unlawful types. WHAT IS WORKPLACE INTIMIDATION? Workplace intimidation or workplace bullying happens when supervisors, coworkers, or subordinates direct verbal abuse, physical threats, blackmail, or violence to manipulate other employees of an organization to gain a professional benefit. Intimidation in the workplace is normally recurrent and creates an ongoing pattern of

mistreatment that

MY PAYCHECK BOUNCED, WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? Inaccuracies on your check stubs. By law, your employer must keep accurate records of the time that you have worked and the amounts that you have been paid. You have the right to demand that you are paid what you are owed if the information is wrong. Your paycheck stubs should include all of the following information: All deductions. WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT? When employers are found guilty of not stopping sexual harassment that they know or should have known about, the following penalties may be imposed: Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Schedule an appointment today. Payment of lost wages to the victim – These are the benefits and wages that the victim would have earned

from

ARE UNPAID INTERNSHIPS ILLEGAL IN NEW JERSEY? Unpaid internships are not illegal in New Jersey under state or federal law. However, a purported unpaid internship must meet all of the required criteria under federal and state law to be regarded as valid. If one of the criteria is not met, the internship will not be considered to be a valid unpaid internship, meaning that the intern

may be

NEW JERSEY FAMILY LEAVE ACT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Eligible workers must have earned at least $142 per week for 20 weeks in a row or at least $7,250 in the preceding 52 weeks. The only eligible employees for paid leave under the act are parents, step-parents, adoptive parents and foster parents for taking leave to care for new children. For employees who wish to take leave to care

for a family

WERNER PER DIEM LAWSUIT Counsel: Justin Swidler, Richard Swartz Six over-the-road truck drivers employed by Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC (collectively “Werner”) filed a federal lawsuit against Werner asserting that Werner violated federal and state Wage and Hour Laws related to its per diem program. MEMORANDUM ORDER RE: PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO … reasons set forth below, the Court will conditionally certify the FLSA collective action, and notice will be issued to the collective members in accordance with the procedures in this Order. WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE? Workplace harassment is a pervasive problem in workplaces in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Some types of workplace harassment are illegal. You should recognize the different forms of workplace harassment and know the unlawful types. HAZING IN THE WORKPLACE Assaults. Bullying. Sexual harassment. Intentional infliction of emotional distress. Hazing or workplace bullying is generally defined as abusive behavior by one or more people who target a person or a group of people. It can include verbal abuse, threats and intimidation, or intentional interference with your ability to get

your work done.

WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT? When employers are found guilty of not stopping sexual harassment that they know or should have known about, the following penalties may be imposed: Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Schedule an appointment today. Payment of lost wages to the victim – These are the benefits and wages that the victim would have earned

from

BLOG | PAGE 36 OF 36 | SWARTZ-SWIDLER Please call us today for a free and confidential consultation at 856-685-7420. We will take all the time necessary to fully evaluate your claims and advise you on all your legal options. WHAT IS NJCCR / MINI-COBRA? The NJCCR is a state law that mandates that certain small businesses offer continued coverage of health insurance benefits for some employees, their dependent children, and their spouses. The federal law, COBRA, mandates that employers with 20 or more employees for at least one-half of the previous calendar year who offer health coverage

to

WHAT IS A QUI TAM RELATOR? Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Another type of qui tam relator is a former employee. After people lose their jobs because they attempted to end the fraud of which they had the knowledge, many file qui tam actions. Competitors of the violators are also often qui tam relators. WHAT TO DO WHEN AN EMPLOYER CONTESTS UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS If you have lost your job and file a claim for unemployment benefits, it can be highly disconcerting when your employer disputes your claim. When an employer contests a claim for unemployment benefits, it normally indicates that the company does not believe that the claimant is eligible for the benefits. CAN MY EMPLOYER CHANGE MY TIME SHEET OR CLOCK-IN TIME Can My Employer Change My Time Sheet Or Clock-In Time? Your employer may change your time card without your permission for several valid reasons. If you forgot to clock in or out, your employer can make adjustments. Your employer may also change your time card if WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF A NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT? A non-compete agreement is a contract between an employer and an employee. This agreement may be given to new employees as a part of their onboarding paperwork. These documents ask the employees to agree not to work in a similar position with a competitor of the employer for a set period. Normally, the period will be from 12 to 24 months. WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL Civil rights vs. Civil liberties. Civil liberties are basic freedoms while civil rights are the basic right to be free from discrimination based on such characteristics as race, disability, color, gender, national origin, and others. Civil liberties include the basic

freedoms while

DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you.

WHAT IS FRONT PAY?

Front pay is a type of damages that may be awarded in some wrongful termination employment claims. It is meant to compensate workers so that they will be made whole. Front pay may be awarded when an employee cannot be reinstated to his or her former job. The position may have been eliminated or WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE … Workplace harassment is a pervasive problem in workplaces in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Some types of workplace harassment are illegal. You should recognize the different forms of workplace harassment and know the unlawful types. WHAT IS WORKPLACE INTIMIDATION? Workplace intimidation or workplace bullying happens when supervisors, coworkers, or subordinates direct verbal abuse, physical threats, blackmail, or violence to manipulate other employees of an organization to gain a professional benefit. Intimidation in the workplace is normally recurrent and creates an ongoing pattern of

mistreatment that

MY PAYCHECK BOUNCED, WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? Inaccuracies on your check stubs. By law, your employer must keep accurate records of the time that you have worked and the amounts that you have been paid. You have the right to demand that you are paid what you are owed if the information is wrong. Your paycheck stubs should include all of the following information: All deductions. WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT? When employers are found guilty of not stopping sexual harassment that they know or should have known about, the following penalties may be imposed: Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Schedule an appointment today. Payment of lost wages to the victim – These are the benefits and wages that the victim would have earned

from

ARE UNPAID INTERNSHIPS ILLEGAL IN NEW JERSEY? Unpaid internships are not illegal in New Jersey under state or federal law. However, a purported unpaid internship must meet all of the required criteria under federal and state law to be regarded as valid. If one of the criteria is not met, the internship will not be considered to be a valid unpaid internship, meaning that the intern

may be

NEW JERSEY FAMILY LEAVE ACT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Eligible workers must have earned at least $142 per week for 20 weeks in a row or at least $7,250 in the preceding 52 weeks. The only eligible employees for paid leave under the act are parents, step-parents, adoptive parents and foster parents for taking leave to care for new children. For employees who wish to take leave to care

for a family

WERNER PER DIEM LAWSUIT Counsel: Justin Swidler, Richard Swartz Six over-the-road truck drivers employed by Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC (collectively “Werner”) filed a federal lawsuit against Werner asserting that Werner violated federal and state Wage and Hour Laws related to its per diem program. MEMORANDUM ORDER RE: PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO … reasons set forth below, the Court will conditionally certify the FLSA collective action, and notice will be issued to the collective members in accordance with the procedures in this Order. DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you.

WHAT IS FRONT PAY?

Front pay is a type of damages that may be awarded in some wrongful termination employment claims. It is meant to compensate workers so that they will be made whole. Front pay may be awarded when an employee cannot be reinstated to his or her former job. The position may have been eliminated or WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE … Workplace harassment is a pervasive problem in workplaces in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Some types of workplace harassment are illegal. You should recognize the different forms of workplace harassment and know the unlawful types. WHAT IS WORKPLACE INTIMIDATION? Workplace intimidation or workplace bullying happens when supervisors, coworkers, or subordinates direct verbal abuse, physical threats, blackmail, or violence to manipulate other employees of an organization to gain a professional benefit. Intimidation in the workplace is normally recurrent and creates an ongoing pattern of

mistreatment that

MY PAYCHECK BOUNCED, WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? Inaccuracies on your check stubs. By law, your employer must keep accurate records of the time that you have worked and the amounts that you have been paid. You have the right to demand that you are paid what you are owed if the information is wrong. Your paycheck stubs should include all of the following information: All deductions. WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT? When employers are found guilty of not stopping sexual harassment that they know or should have known about, the following penalties may be imposed: Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Schedule an appointment today. Payment of lost wages to the victim – These are the benefits and wages that the victim would have earned

from

ARE UNPAID INTERNSHIPS ILLEGAL IN NEW JERSEY? Unpaid internships are not illegal in New Jersey under state or federal law. However, a purported unpaid internship must meet all of the required criteria under federal and state law to be regarded as valid. If one of the criteria is not met, the internship will not be considered to be a valid unpaid internship, meaning that the intern

may be

NEW JERSEY FAMILY LEAVE ACT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Eligible workers must have earned at least $142 per week for 20 weeks in a row or at least $7,250 in the preceding 52 weeks. The only eligible employees for paid leave under the act are parents, step-parents, adoptive parents and foster parents for taking leave to care for new children. For employees who wish to take leave to care

for a family

WERNER PER DIEM LAWSUIT Counsel: Justin Swidler, Richard Swartz Six over-the-road truck drivers employed by Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC (collectively “Werner”) filed a federal lawsuit against Werner asserting that Werner violated federal and state Wage and Hour Laws related to its per diem program. MEMORANDUM ORDER RE: PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO … reasons set forth below, the Court will conditionally certify the FLSA collective action, and notice will be issued to the collective members in accordance with the procedures in this Order. WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE? Workplace harassment is a pervasive problem in workplaces in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Some types of workplace harassment are illegal. You should recognize the different forms of workplace harassment and know the unlawful types. HAZING IN THE WORKPLACE Assaults. Bullying. Sexual harassment. Intentional infliction of emotional distress. Hazing or workplace bullying is generally defined as abusive behavior by one or more people who target a person or a group of people. It can include verbal abuse, threats and intimidation, or intentional interference with your ability to get

your work done.

WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT? When employers are found guilty of not stopping sexual harassment that they know or should have known about, the following penalties may be imposed: Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Schedule an appointment today. Payment of lost wages to the victim – These are the benefits and wages that the victim would have earned

from

BLOG | PAGE 36 OF 36 | SWARTZ-SWIDLER Please call us today for a free and confidential consultation at 856-685-7420. We will take all the time necessary to fully evaluate your claims and advise you on all your legal options. WHAT IS NJCCR / MINI-COBRA? The NJCCR is a state law that mandates that certain small businesses offer continued coverage of health insurance benefits for some employees, their dependent children, and their spouses. The federal law, COBRA, mandates that employers with 20 or more employees for at least one-half of the previous calendar year who offer health coverage

to

WHAT IS A QUI TAM RELATOR? Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Another type of qui tam relator is a former employee. After people lose their jobs because they attempted to end the fraud of which they had the knowledge, many file qui tam actions. Competitors of the violators are also often qui tam relators. WHAT TO DO WHEN AN EMPLOYER CONTESTS UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS If you have lost your job and file a claim for unemployment benefits, it can be highly disconcerting when your employer disputes your claim. When an employer contests a claim for unemployment benefits, it normally indicates that the company does not believe that the claimant is eligible for the benefits. CAN MY EMPLOYER CHANGE MY TIME SHEET OR CLOCK-IN TIME Can My Employer Change My Time Sheet Or Clock-In Time? Your employer may change your time card without your permission for several valid reasons. If you forgot to clock in or out, your employer can make adjustments. Your employer may also change your time card if WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF A NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT? A non-compete agreement is a contract between an employer and an employee. This agreement may be given to new employees as a part of their onboarding paperwork. These documents ask the employees to agree not to work in a similar position with a competitor of the employer for a set period. Normally, the period will be from 12 to 24 months. WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL Civil rights vs. Civil liberties. Civil liberties are basic freedoms while civil rights are the basic right to be free from discrimination based on such characteristics as race, disability, color, gender, national origin, and others. Civil liberties include the basic

freedoms while

DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you.

WHAT IS FRONT PAY?

Front pay is a type of damages that may be awarded in some wrongful termination employment claims. It is meant to compensate workers so that they will be made whole. Front pay may be awarded when an employee cannot be reinstated to his or her former job. The position may have been eliminated or WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE … Workplace harassment is a pervasive problem in workplaces in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Some types of workplace harassment are illegal. You should recognize the different forms of workplace harassment and know the unlawful types. WHAT IS WORKPLACE INTIMIDATION? Workplace intimidation or workplace bullying happens when supervisors, coworkers, or subordinates direct verbal abuse, physical threats, blackmail, or violence to manipulate other employees of an organization to gain a professional benefit. Intimidation in the workplace is normally recurrent and creates an ongoing pattern of

mistreatment that

MY PAYCHECK BOUNCED, WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? Inaccuracies on your check stubs. By law, your employer must keep accurate records of the time that you have worked and the amounts that you have been paid. You have the right to demand that you are paid what you are owed if the information is wrong. Your paycheck stubs should include all of the following information: All deductions. WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT? When employers are found guilty of not stopping sexual harassment that they know or should have known about, the following penalties may be imposed: Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Schedule an appointment today. Payment of lost wages to the victim – These are the benefits and wages that the victim would have earned

from

ARE UNPAID INTERNSHIPS ILLEGAL IN NEW JERSEY? Unpaid internships are not illegal in New Jersey under state or federal law. However, a purported unpaid internship must meet all of the required criteria under federal and state law to be regarded as valid. If one of the criteria is not met, the internship will not be considered to be a valid unpaid internship, meaning that the intern

may be

NEW JERSEY FAMILY LEAVE ACT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Eligible workers must have earned at least $142 per week for 20 weeks in a row or at least $7,250 in the preceding 52 weeks. The only eligible employees for paid leave under the act are parents, step-parents, adoptive parents and foster parents for taking leave to care for new children. For employees who wish to take leave to care

for a family

WERNER PER DIEM LAWSUIT Counsel: Justin Swidler, Richard Swartz Six over-the-road truck drivers employed by Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC (collectively “Werner”) filed a federal lawsuit against Werner asserting that Werner violated federal and state Wage and Hour Laws related to its per diem program. MEMORANDUM ORDER RE: PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO … reasons set forth below, the Court will conditionally certify the FLSA collective action, and notice will be issued to the collective members in accordance with the procedures in this Order. DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you.

WHAT IS FRONT PAY?

Front pay is a type of damages that may be awarded in some wrongful termination employment claims. It is meant to compensate workers so that they will be made whole. Front pay may be awarded when an employee cannot be reinstated to his or her former job. The position may have been eliminated or WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE … Workplace harassment is a pervasive problem in workplaces in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Some types of workplace harassment are illegal. You should recognize the different forms of workplace harassment and know the unlawful types. WHAT IS WORKPLACE INTIMIDATION? Workplace intimidation or workplace bullying happens when supervisors, coworkers, or subordinates direct verbal abuse, physical threats, blackmail, or violence to manipulate other employees of an organization to gain a professional benefit. Intimidation in the workplace is normally recurrent and creates an ongoing pattern of

mistreatment that

MY PAYCHECK BOUNCED, WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? Inaccuracies on your check stubs. By law, your employer must keep accurate records of the time that you have worked and the amounts that you have been paid. You have the right to demand that you are paid what you are owed if the information is wrong. Your paycheck stubs should include all of the following information: All deductions. WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT? When employers are found guilty of not stopping sexual harassment that they know or should have known about, the following penalties may be imposed: Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Schedule an appointment today. Payment of lost wages to the victim – These are the benefits and wages that the victim would have earned

from

ARE UNPAID INTERNSHIPS ILLEGAL IN NEW JERSEY? Unpaid internships are not illegal in New Jersey under state or federal law. However, a purported unpaid internship must meet all of the required criteria under federal and state law to be regarded as valid. If one of the criteria is not met, the internship will not be considered to be a valid unpaid internship, meaning that the intern

may be

NEW JERSEY FAMILY LEAVE ACT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Eligible workers must have earned at least $142 per week for 20 weeks in a row or at least $7,250 in the preceding 52 weeks. The only eligible employees for paid leave under the act are parents, step-parents, adoptive parents and foster parents for taking leave to care for new children. For employees who wish to take leave to care

for a family

WERNER PER DIEM LAWSUIT Counsel: Justin Swidler, Richard Swartz Six over-the-road truck drivers employed by Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC (collectively “Werner”) filed a federal lawsuit against Werner asserting that Werner violated federal and state Wage and Hour Laws related to its per diem program. MEMORANDUM ORDER RE: PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO … reasons set forth below, the Court will conditionally certify the FLSA collective action, and notice will be issued to the collective members in accordance with the procedures in this Order. WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE? Workplace harassment is a pervasive problem in workplaces in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Some types of workplace harassment are illegal. You should recognize the different forms of workplace harassment and know the unlawful types. HAZING IN THE WORKPLACE Assaults. Bullying. Sexual harassment. Intentional infliction of emotional distress. Hazing or workplace bullying is generally defined as abusive behavior by one or more people who target a person or a group of people. It can include verbal abuse, threats and intimidation, or intentional interference with your ability to get

your work done.

WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT? When employers are found guilty of not stopping sexual harassment that they know or should have known about, the following penalties may be imposed: Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Schedule an appointment today. Payment of lost wages to the victim – These are the benefits and wages that the victim would have earned

from

BLOG | PAGE 36 OF 36 | SWARTZ-SWIDLER Please call us today for a free and confidential consultation at 856-685-7420. We will take all the time necessary to fully evaluate your claims and advise you on all your legal options. WHAT IS NJCCR / MINI-COBRA? The NJCCR is a state law that mandates that certain small businesses offer continued coverage of health insurance benefits for some employees, their dependent children, and their spouses. The federal law, COBRA, mandates that employers with 20 or more employees for at least one-half of the previous calendar year who offer health coverage

to

WHAT IS A QUI TAM RELATOR? Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Another type of qui tam relator is a former employee. After people lose their jobs because they attempted to end the fraud of which they had the knowledge, many file qui tam actions. Competitors of the violators are also often qui tam relators. WHAT TO DO WHEN AN EMPLOYER CONTESTS UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS If you have lost your job and file a claim for unemployment benefits, it can be highly disconcerting when your employer disputes your claim. When an employer contests a claim for unemployment benefits, it normally indicates that the company does not believe that the claimant is eligible for the benefits. CAN MY EMPLOYER CHANGE MY TIME SHEET OR CLOCK-IN TIME Can My Employer Change My Time Sheet Or Clock-In Time? Your employer may change your time card without your permission for several valid reasons. If you forgot to clock in or out, your employer can make adjustments. Your employer may also change your time card if WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF A NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT? A non-compete agreement is a contract between an employer and an employee. This agreement may be given to new employees as a part of their onboarding paperwork. These documents ask the employees to agree not to work in a similar position with a competitor of the employer for a set period. Normally, the period will be from 12 to 24 months. WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL Civil rights vs. Civil liberties. Civil liberties are basic freedoms while civil rights are the basic right to be free from discrimination based on such characteristics as race, disability, color, gender, national origin, and others. Civil liberties include the basic

freedoms while

DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you.

WHAT IS FRONT PAY?

Front pay is a type of damages that may be awarded in some wrongful termination employment claims. It is meant to compensate workers so that they will be made whole. Front pay may be awarded when an employee cannot be reinstated to his or her former job. The position may have been eliminated or OUR TEAM | NEW JERSEY AND PENNSYLVANIA EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania Employment Attorneys. We have compiled South Jersey’s best team of employment and civil rights attorneys. You can learn more about our attorneys and their experience below. Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Schedule an

appointment today.

WHAT IS WORKPLACE INTIMIDATION? Workplace intimidation or workplace bullying happens when supervisors, coworkers, or subordinates direct verbal abuse, physical threats, blackmail, or violence to manipulate other employees of an organization to gain a professional benefit. Intimidation in the workplace is normally recurrent and creates an ongoing pattern of

mistreatment that

WERNER PER DIEM LAWSUIT Counsel: Justin Swidler, Richard Swartz Six over-the-road truck drivers employed by Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC (collectively “Werner”) filed a federal lawsuit against Werner asserting that Werner violated federal and state Wage and Hour Laws related to its per diem program. WHAT IS NJCCR / MINI-COBRA? The NJCCR is a state law that mandates that certain small businesses offer continued coverage of health insurance benefits for some employees, their dependent children, and their spouses. The federal law, COBRA, mandates that employers with 20 or more employees for at least one-half of the previous calendar year who offer health coverage

to

WHAT IS A QUI TAM RELATOR? Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Another type of qui tam relator is a former employee. After people lose their jobs because they attempted to end the fraud of which they had the knowledge, many file qui tam actions. Competitors of the violators are also often qui tam relators. CAN MY EMPLOYER CHANGE MY TIME SHEET OR CLOCK-IN TIME Can My Employer Change My Time Sheet Or Clock-In Time? Your employer may change your time card without your permission for several valid reasons. If you forgot to clock in or out, your employer can make adjustments. Your employer may also change your time card if RACIAL SLURS AND HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT: WHAT YOU NEED A racial slur is defined as the unwelcome verbal conduct toward another person that is based on their race or national origin. Racist jokes can also be categorized as a racial slur. The harasser can be virtually anyone in your workplace environment: a coworker, a supervisor, or even a customer. MEMORANDUM ORDER RE: PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO … reasons set forth below, the Court will conditionally certify the FLSA collective action, and notice will be issued to the collective members in accordance with the procedures in this Order. DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you.

WHAT IS FRONT PAY?

Front pay is a type of damages that may be awarded in some wrongful termination employment claims. It is meant to compensate workers so that they will be made whole. Front pay may be awarded when an employee cannot be reinstated to his or her former job. The position may have been eliminated or OUR TEAM | NEW JERSEY AND PENNSYLVANIA EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania Employment Attorneys. We have compiled South Jersey’s best team of employment and civil rights attorneys. You can learn more about our attorneys and their experience below. Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Schedule an

appointment today.

WHAT IS WORKPLACE INTIMIDATION? Workplace intimidation or workplace bullying happens when supervisors, coworkers, or subordinates direct verbal abuse, physical threats, blackmail, or violence to manipulate other employees of an organization to gain a professional benefit. Intimidation in the workplace is normally recurrent and creates an ongoing pattern of

mistreatment that

WERNER PER DIEM LAWSUIT Counsel: Justin Swidler, Richard Swartz Six over-the-road truck drivers employed by Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC (collectively “Werner”) filed a federal lawsuit against Werner asserting that Werner violated federal and state Wage and Hour Laws related to its per diem program. WHAT IS NJCCR / MINI-COBRA? The NJCCR is a state law that mandates that certain small businesses offer continued coverage of health insurance benefits for some employees, their dependent children, and their spouses. The federal law, COBRA, mandates that employers with 20 or more employees for at least one-half of the previous calendar year who offer health coverage

to

WHAT IS A QUI TAM RELATOR? Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Another type of qui tam relator is a former employee. After people lose their jobs because they attempted to end the fraud of which they had the knowledge, many file qui tam actions. Competitors of the violators are also often qui tam relators. CAN MY EMPLOYER CHANGE MY TIME SHEET OR CLOCK-IN TIME Can My Employer Change My Time Sheet Or Clock-In Time? Your employer may change your time card without your permission for several valid reasons. If you forgot to clock in or out, your employer can make adjustments. Your employer may also change your time card if RACIAL SLURS AND HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT: WHAT YOU NEED A racial slur is defined as the unwelcome verbal conduct toward another person that is based on their race or national origin. Racist jokes can also be categorized as a racial slur. The harasser can be virtually anyone in your workplace environment: a coworker, a supervisor, or even a customer. MEMORANDUM ORDER RE: PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO … reasons set forth below, the Court will conditionally certify the FLSA collective action, and notice will be issued to the collective members in accordance with the procedures in this Order. HAZING IN THE WORKPLACE Assaults. Bullying. Sexual harassment. Intentional infliction of emotional distress. Hazing or workplace bullying is generally defined as abusive behavior by one or more people who target a person or a group of people. It can include verbal abuse, threats and intimidation, or intentional interference with your ability to get

your work done.

WHAT IS A QUI TAM RELATOR? Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Another type of qui tam relator is a former employee. After people lose their jobs because they attempted to end the fraud of which they had the knowledge, many file qui tam actions. Competitors of the violators are also often qui tam relators. BLOG | PAGE 36 OF 36 | SWARTZ-SWIDLER Please call us today for a free and confidential consultation at 856-685-7420. We will take all the time necessary to fully evaluate your claims and advise you on all your legal options. EMPLOYMENT LAW: WHAT DOES 'PAY IN LIEU OF NOTICE' MEAN The WARN Act covers certain employers who conduct planned mass layoffs or plant closures and requires them to give advanced written notice to affected employees. Employers can opt to pay wages in lieu of notice to meet the federal law’s requirements. Under this law, employers must provide 60 days of written notice before conducting a mass WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT? When employers are found guilty of not stopping sexual harassment that they know or should have known about, the following penalties may be imposed: Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Schedule an appointment today. Payment of lost wages to the victim – These are the benefits and wages that the victim would have earned

from

WHAT AGE DISCRIMINATION DAMAGES CAN I COLLECT? New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination allows employees to recover punitive damages to punish their employers. It also applies to workers of all ages, meaning it is possible for people who are under age 40 but who are discriminated against because of their ages to file claims. Like the federal law, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act

covers

WHAT TO DO WHEN AN EMPLOYER CONTESTS UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS If you have lost your job and file a claim for unemployment benefits, it can be highly disconcerting when your employer disputes your claim. When an employer contests a claim for unemployment benefits, it normally indicates that the company does not believe that the claimant is eligible for the benefits. WHAT IS THE PORTAL-TO-PORTAL ACT OF 1947? The Portal-to-Portal Act is a law that was passed in 1947 that makes certain types of activities not compensable. If you have questions about whether your employer should have compensated you for some of the hours that you have spent for your job, talk to the employment law team at Swartz Swidler. WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF A NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT? A non-compete agreement is a contract between an employer and an employee. This agreement may be given to new employees as a part of their onboarding paperwork. These documents ask the employees to agree not to work in a similar position with a competitor of the employer for a set period. Normally, the period will be from 12 to 24 months. WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL Civil rights vs. Civil liberties. Civil liberties are basic freedoms while civil rights are the basic right to be free from discrimination based on such characteristics as race, disability, color, gender, national origin, and others. Civil liberties include the basic

freedoms while

DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you.

WHAT IS FRONT PAY?

Front pay is a type of damages that may be awarded in some wrongful termination employment claims. It is meant to compensate workers so that they will be made whole. Front pay may be awarded when an employee cannot be reinstated to his or her former job. The position may have been eliminated or OUR TEAM | NEW JERSEY AND PENNSYLVANIA EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania Employment Attorneys. We have compiled South Jersey’s best team of employment and civil rights attorneys. You can learn more about our attorneys and their experience below. Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Schedule an

appointment today.

WHAT IS WORKPLACE INTIMIDATION? Workplace intimidation or workplace bullying happens when supervisors, coworkers, or subordinates direct verbal abuse, physical threats, blackmail, or violence to manipulate other employees of an organization to gain a professional benefit. Intimidation in the workplace is normally recurrent and creates an ongoing pattern of

mistreatment that

WERNER PER DIEM LAWSUIT Counsel: Justin Swidler, Richard Swartz Six over-the-road truck drivers employed by Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC (collectively “Werner”) filed a federal lawsuit against Werner asserting that Werner violated federal and state Wage and Hour Laws related to its per diem program. WHAT IS NJCCR / MINI-COBRA? The NJCCR is a state law that mandates that certain small businesses offer continued coverage of health insurance benefits for some employees, their dependent children, and their spouses. The federal law, COBRA, mandates that employers with 20 or more employees for at least one-half of the previous calendar year who offer health coverage

to

WHAT IS A QUI TAM RELATOR? Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Another type of qui tam relator is a former employee. After people lose their jobs because they attempted to end the fraud of which they had the knowledge, many file qui tam actions. Competitors of the violators are also often qui tam relators. CAN MY EMPLOYER CHANGE MY TIME SHEET OR CLOCK-IN TIME Can My Employer Change My Time Sheet Or Clock-In Time? Your employer may change your time card without your permission for several valid reasons. If you forgot to clock in or out, your employer can make adjustments. Your employer may also change your time card if RACIAL SLURS AND HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT: WHAT YOU NEED A racial slur is defined as the unwelcome verbal conduct toward another person that is based on their race or national origin. Racist jokes can also be categorized as a racial slur. The harasser can be virtually anyone in your workplace environment: a coworker, a supervisor, or even a customer. MEMORANDUM ORDER RE: PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO … reasons set forth below, the Court will conditionally certify the FLSA collective action, and notice will be issued to the collective members in accordance with the procedures in this Order. DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you.

WHAT IS FRONT PAY?

Front pay is a type of damages that may be awarded in some wrongful termination employment claims. It is meant to compensate workers so that they will be made whole. Front pay may be awarded when an employee cannot be reinstated to his or her former job. The position may have been eliminated or OUR TEAM | NEW JERSEY AND PENNSYLVANIA EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania Employment Attorneys. We have compiled South Jersey’s best team of employment and civil rights attorneys. You can learn more about our attorneys and their experience below. Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Schedule an

appointment today.

WHAT IS WORKPLACE INTIMIDATION? Workplace intimidation or workplace bullying happens when supervisors, coworkers, or subordinates direct verbal abuse, physical threats, blackmail, or violence to manipulate other employees of an organization to gain a professional benefit. Intimidation in the workplace is normally recurrent and creates an ongoing pattern of

mistreatment that

WERNER PER DIEM LAWSUIT Counsel: Justin Swidler, Richard Swartz Six over-the-road truck drivers employed by Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC (collectively “Werner”) filed a federal lawsuit against Werner asserting that Werner violated federal and state Wage and Hour Laws related to its per diem program. WHAT IS NJCCR / MINI-COBRA? The NJCCR is a state law that mandates that certain small businesses offer continued coverage of health insurance benefits for some employees, their dependent children, and their spouses. The federal law, COBRA, mandates that employers with 20 or more employees for at least one-half of the previous calendar year who offer health coverage

to

WHAT IS A QUI TAM RELATOR? Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Another type of qui tam relator is a former employee. After people lose their jobs because they attempted to end the fraud of which they had the knowledge, many file qui tam actions. Competitors of the violators are also often qui tam relators. CAN MY EMPLOYER CHANGE MY TIME SHEET OR CLOCK-IN TIME Can My Employer Change My Time Sheet Or Clock-In Time? Your employer may change your time card without your permission for several valid reasons. If you forgot to clock in or out, your employer can make adjustments. Your employer may also change your time card if RACIAL SLURS AND HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT: WHAT YOU NEED A racial slur is defined as the unwelcome verbal conduct toward another person that is based on their race or national origin. Racist jokes can also be categorized as a racial slur. The harasser can be virtually anyone in your workplace environment: a coworker, a supervisor, or even a customer. MEMORANDUM ORDER RE: PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO … reasons set forth below, the Court will conditionally certify the FLSA collective action, and notice will be issued to the collective members in accordance with the procedures in this Order. HAZING IN THE WORKPLACE Assaults. Bullying. Sexual harassment. Intentional infliction of emotional distress. Hazing or workplace bullying is generally defined as abusive behavior by one or more people who target a person or a group of people. It can include verbal abuse, threats and intimidation, or intentional interference with your ability to get

your work done.

DISCRIMINATION IN ANY ASPECT OF EMPLOYMENT IS ILLEGAL Illegal discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee differently from others based on the employee's protected

characteristics.

EMPLOYMENT LAW: WHAT DOES 'PAY IN LIEU OF NOTICE' MEAN The WARN Act covers certain employers who conduct planned mass layoffs or plant closures and requires them to give advanced written notice to affected employees. Employers can opt to pay wages in lieu of notice to meet the federal law’s requirements. Under this law, employers must provide 60 days of written notice before conducting a mass WHAT IS A QUI TAM RELATOR? Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Another type of qui tam relator is a former employee. After people lose their jobs because they attempted to end the fraud of which they had the knowledge, many file qui tam actions. Competitors of the violators are also often qui tam relators. WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT? When employers are found guilty of not stopping sexual harassment that they know or should have known about, the following penalties may be imposed: Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Schedule an appointment today. Payment of lost wages to the victim – These are the benefits and wages that the victim would have earned

from

MY PAYCHECK BOUNCED, WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? Inaccuracies on your check stubs. By law, your employer must keep accurate records of the time that you have worked and the amounts that you have been paid. You have the right to demand that you are paid what you are owed if the information is wrong. Your paycheck stubs should include all of the following information: All deductions. WHAT TO DO WHEN AN EMPLOYER CONTESTS UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS If you have lost your job and file a claim for unemployment benefits, it can be highly disconcerting when your employer disputes your claim. When an employer contests a claim for unemployment benefits, it normally indicates that the company does not believe that the claimant is eligible for the benefits. WHAT AGE DISCRIMINATION DAMAGES CAN I COLLECT? New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination allows employees to recover punitive damages to punish their employers. It also applies to workers of all ages, meaning it is possible for people who are under age 40 but who are discriminated against because of their ages to file claims. Like the federal law, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act

covers

DO YOU HAVE TO PROVE YOUR RELIGION TO AN EMPLOYER Workers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania have the right to work in environments that are free from religious discrimination.Employers must provide reasonable accommodations to workers for their religious beliefs when the requested accommodations do not place an undue hardship on the business’s operations. However, workers might wonder what they have to do to prove their religious beliefs to WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF A NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT? A non-compete agreement is a contract between an employer and an employee. This agreement may be given to new employees as a part of their onboarding paperwork. These documents ask the employees to agree not to work in a similar position with a competitor of the employer for a set period. Normally, the period will be from 12 to 24 months. DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you.

WHAT IS FRONT PAY?

Front pay is a type of damages that may be awarded in some wrongful termination employment claims. It is meant to compensate workers so that they will be made whole. Front pay may be awarded when an employee cannot be reinstated to his or her former job. The position may have been eliminated or OUR TEAM | NEW JERSEY AND PENNSYLVANIA EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania Employment Attorneys. We have compiled South Jersey’s best team of employment and civil rights attorneys. You can learn more about our attorneys and their experience below. Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Schedule an

appointment today.

WHAT IS WORKPLACE INTIMIDATION? Workplace intimidation or workplace bullying happens when supervisors, coworkers, or subordinates direct verbal abuse, physical threats, blackmail, or violence to manipulate other employees of an organization to gain a professional benefit. Intimidation in the workplace is normally recurrent and creates an ongoing pattern of

mistreatment that

WERNER PER DIEM LAWSUIT Counsel: Justin Swidler, Richard Swartz Six over-the-road truck drivers employed by Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC (collectively “Werner”) filed a federal lawsuit against Werner asserting that Werner violated federal and state Wage and Hour Laws related to its per diem program. WHAT IS NJCCR / MINI-COBRA? The NJCCR is a state law that mandates that certain small businesses offer continued coverage of health insurance benefits for some employees, their dependent children, and their spouses. The federal law, COBRA, mandates that employers with 20 or more employees for at least one-half of the previous calendar year who offer health coverage

to

WHAT IS A QUI TAM RELATOR? Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Another type of qui tam relator is a former employee. After people lose their jobs because they attempted to end the fraud of which they had the knowledge, many file qui tam actions. Competitors of the violators are also often qui tam relators. CAN MY EMPLOYER CHANGE MY TIME SHEET OR CLOCK-IN TIME Can My Employer Change My Time Sheet Or Clock-In Time? Your employer may change your time card without your permission for several valid reasons. If you forgot to clock in or out, your employer can make adjustments. Your employer may also change your time card if RACIAL SLURS AND HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT: WHAT YOU NEED A racial slur is defined as the unwelcome verbal conduct toward another person that is based on their race or national origin. Racist jokes can also be categorized as a racial slur. The harasser can be virtually anyone in your workplace environment: a coworker, a supervisor, or even a customer. MEMORANDUM ORDER RE: PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO … reasons set forth below, the Court will conditionally certify the FLSA collective action, and notice will be issued to the collective members in accordance with the procedures in this Order. DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you.

WHAT IS FRONT PAY?

Front pay is a type of damages that may be awarded in some wrongful termination employment claims. It is meant to compensate workers so that they will be made whole. Front pay may be awarded when an employee cannot be reinstated to his or her former job. The position may have been eliminated or OUR TEAM | NEW JERSEY AND PENNSYLVANIA EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania Employment Attorneys. We have compiled South Jersey’s best team of employment and civil rights attorneys. You can learn more about our attorneys and their experience below. Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Schedule an

appointment today.

WHAT IS WORKPLACE INTIMIDATION? Workplace intimidation or workplace bullying happens when supervisors, coworkers, or subordinates direct verbal abuse, physical threats, blackmail, or violence to manipulate other employees of an organization to gain a professional benefit. Intimidation in the workplace is normally recurrent and creates an ongoing pattern of

mistreatment that

WERNER PER DIEM LAWSUIT Counsel: Justin Swidler, Richard Swartz Six over-the-road truck drivers employed by Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC (collectively “Werner”) filed a federal lawsuit against Werner asserting that Werner violated federal and state Wage and Hour Laws related to its per diem program. WHAT IS NJCCR / MINI-COBRA? The NJCCR is a state law that mandates that certain small businesses offer continued coverage of health insurance benefits for some employees, their dependent children, and their spouses. The federal law, COBRA, mandates that employers with 20 or more employees for at least one-half of the previous calendar year who offer health coverage

to

WHAT IS A QUI TAM RELATOR? Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Another type of qui tam relator is a former employee. After people lose their jobs because they attempted to end the fraud of which they had the knowledge, many file qui tam actions. Competitors of the violators are also often qui tam relators. CAN MY EMPLOYER CHANGE MY TIME SHEET OR CLOCK-IN TIME Can My Employer Change My Time Sheet Or Clock-In Time? Your employer may change your time card without your permission for several valid reasons. If you forgot to clock in or out, your employer can make adjustments. Your employer may also change your time card if RACIAL SLURS AND HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT: WHAT YOU NEED A racial slur is defined as the unwelcome verbal conduct toward another person that is based on their race or national origin. Racist jokes can also be categorized as a racial slur. The harasser can be virtually anyone in your workplace environment: a coworker, a supervisor, or even a customer. MEMORANDUM ORDER RE: PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO … reasons set forth below, the Court will conditionally certify the FLSA collective action, and notice will be issued to the collective members in accordance with the procedures in this Order. HAZING IN THE WORKPLACE Assaults. Bullying. Sexual harassment. Intentional infliction of emotional distress. Hazing or workplace bullying is generally defined as abusive behavior by one or more people who target a person or a group of people. It can include verbal abuse, threats and intimidation, or intentional interference with your ability to get

your work done.

DISCRIMINATION IN ANY ASPECT OF EMPLOYMENT IS ILLEGAL Illegal discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee differently from others based on the employee's protected

characteristics.

EMPLOYMENT LAW: WHAT DOES 'PAY IN LIEU OF NOTICE' MEAN The WARN Act covers certain employers who conduct planned mass layoffs or plant closures and requires them to give advanced written notice to affected employees. Employers can opt to pay wages in lieu of notice to meet the federal law’s requirements. Under this law, employers must provide 60 days of written notice before conducting a mass WHAT IS A QUI TAM RELATOR? Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Another type of qui tam relator is a former employee. After people lose their jobs because they attempted to end the fraud of which they had the knowledge, many file qui tam actions. Competitors of the violators are also often qui tam relators. WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT? When employers are found guilty of not stopping sexual harassment that they know or should have known about, the following penalties may be imposed: Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Schedule an appointment today. Payment of lost wages to the victim – These are the benefits and wages that the victim would have earned

from

MY PAYCHECK BOUNCED, WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? Inaccuracies on your check stubs. By law, your employer must keep accurate records of the time that you have worked and the amounts that you have been paid. You have the right to demand that you are paid what you are owed if the information is wrong. Your paycheck stubs should include all of the following information: All deductions. WHAT TO DO WHEN AN EMPLOYER CONTESTS UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS If you have lost your job and file a claim for unemployment benefits, it can be highly disconcerting when your employer disputes your claim. When an employer contests a claim for unemployment benefits, it normally indicates that the company does not believe that the claimant is eligible for the benefits. WHAT AGE DISCRIMINATION DAMAGES CAN I COLLECT? New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination allows employees to recover punitive damages to punish their employers. It also applies to workers of all ages, meaning it is possible for people who are under age 40 but who are discriminated against because of their ages to file claims. Like the federal law, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act

covers

DO YOU HAVE TO PROVE YOUR RELIGION TO AN EMPLOYER Workers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania have the right to work in environments that are free from religious discrimination.Employers must provide reasonable accommodations to workers for their religious beliefs when the requested accommodations do not place an undue hardship on the business’s operations. However, workers might wonder what they have to do to prove their religious beliefs to WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF A NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT? A non-compete agreement is a contract between an employer and an employee. This agreement may be given to new employees as a part of their onboarding paperwork. These documents ask the employees to agree not to work in a similar position with a competitor of the employer for a set period. Normally, the period will be from 12 to 24 months. DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you.

WHAT IS FRONT PAY?

Front pay is a type of damages that may be awarded in some wrongful termination employment claims. It is meant to compensate workers so that they will be made whole. Front pay may be awarded when an employee cannot be reinstated to his or her former job. The position may have been eliminated or OUR TEAM | NEW JERSEY AND PENNSYLVANIA EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYSSWARTZ AND SWARTZJUSTIN SWIDLERSWARTZ LAWSCHWARTZ AND SCHWARTZ ATTORNEYSRICHARD SWARTZ ESQNJ EMPLOYMENT LAWYER Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania Employment Attorneys. We have compiled South Jersey’s best team of employment and civil rights attorneys. You can learn more about our attorneys and their experience below. Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Schedule an

appointment today.

WHAT IS WORKPLACE INTIMIDATION? Workplace intimidation or workplace bullying happens when supervisors, coworkers, or subordinates direct verbal abuse, physical threats, blackmail, or violence to manipulate other employees of an organization to gain a professional benefit. Intimidation in the workplace is normally recurrent and creates an ongoing pattern of

mistreatment that

WERNER PER DIEM LAWSUIT Counsel: Justin Swidler, Richard Swartz Six over-the-road truck drivers employed by Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC (collectively “Werner”) filed a federal lawsuit against Werner asserting that Werner violated federal and state Wage and Hour Laws related to its per diem program. WHAT IS NJCCR / MINI-COBRA? The NJCCR is a state law that mandates that certain small businesses offer continued coverage of health insurance benefits for some employees, their dependent children, and their spouses. The federal law, COBRA, mandates that employers with 20 or more employees for at least one-half of the previous calendar year who offer health coverage

to

WHAT IS A QUI TAM RELATOR? Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Another type of qui tam relator is a former employee. After people lose their jobs because they attempted to end the fraud of which they had the knowledge, many file qui tam actions. Competitors of the violators are also often qui tam relators. CAN MY EMPLOYER CHANGE MY TIME SHEET OR CLOCK-IN TIME Can My Employer Change My Time Sheet Or Clock-In Time? Your employer may change your time card without your permission for several valid reasons. If you forgot to clock in or out, your employer can make adjustments. Your employer may also change your time card if RACIAL SLURS AND HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT: WHAT YOU NEED A racial slur is defined as the unwelcome verbal conduct toward another person that is based on their race or national origin. Racist jokes can also be categorized as a racial slur. The harasser can be virtually anyone in your workplace environment: a coworker, a supervisor, or even a customer. MEMORANDUM ORDER RE: PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO … reasons set forth below, the Court will conditionally certify the FLSA collective action, and notice will be issued to the collective members in accordance with the procedures in this Order. DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you.

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Front pay is a type of damages that may be awarded in some wrongful termination employment claims. It is meant to compensate workers so that they will be made whole. Front pay may be awarded when an employee cannot be reinstated to his or her former job. The position may have been eliminated or OUR TEAM | NEW JERSEY AND PENNSYLVANIA EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYSSWARTZ AND SWARTZJUSTIN SWIDLERSWARTZ LAWSCHWARTZ AND SCHWARTZ ATTORNEYSRICHARD SWARTZ ESQNJ EMPLOYMENT LAWYER Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania Employment Attorneys. We have compiled South Jersey’s best team of employment and civil rights attorneys. You can learn more about our attorneys and their experience below. Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Schedule an

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WHAT IS WORKPLACE INTIMIDATION? Workplace intimidation or workplace bullying happens when supervisors, coworkers, or subordinates direct verbal abuse, physical threats, blackmail, or violence to manipulate other employees of an organization to gain a professional benefit. Intimidation in the workplace is normally recurrent and creates an ongoing pattern of

mistreatment that

WERNER PER DIEM LAWSUIT Counsel: Justin Swidler, Richard Swartz Six over-the-road truck drivers employed by Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC (collectively “Werner”) filed a federal lawsuit against Werner asserting that Werner violated federal and state Wage and Hour Laws related to its per diem program. WHAT IS NJCCR / MINI-COBRA? The NJCCR is a state law that mandates that certain small businesses offer continued coverage of health insurance benefits for some employees, their dependent children, and their spouses. The federal law, COBRA, mandates that employers with 20 or more employees for at least one-half of the previous calendar year who offer health coverage

to

WHAT IS A QUI TAM RELATOR? Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Another type of qui tam relator is a former employee. After people lose their jobs because they attempted to end the fraud of which they had the knowledge, many file qui tam actions. Competitors of the violators are also often qui tam relators. CAN MY EMPLOYER CHANGE MY TIME SHEET OR CLOCK-IN TIME Can My Employer Change My Time Sheet Or Clock-In Time? Your employer may change your time card without your permission for several valid reasons. If you forgot to clock in or out, your employer can make adjustments. Your employer may also change your time card if RACIAL SLURS AND HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT: WHAT YOU NEED A racial slur is defined as the unwelcome verbal conduct toward another person that is based on their race or national origin. Racist jokes can also be categorized as a racial slur. The harasser can be virtually anyone in your workplace environment: a coworker, a supervisor, or even a customer. MEMORANDUM ORDER RE: PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO … reasons set forth below, the Court will conditionally certify the FLSA collective action, and notice will be issued to the collective members in accordance with the procedures in this Order. HAZING IN THE WORKPLACE Assaults. Bullying. Sexual harassment. Intentional infliction of emotional distress. Hazing or workplace bullying is generally defined as abusive behavior by one or more people who target a person or a group of people. It can include verbal abuse, threats and intimidation, or intentional interference with your ability to get

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DISCRIMINATION IN ANY ASPECT OF EMPLOYMENT IS ILLEGAL Illegal discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee differently from others based on the employee's protected

characteristics.

EMPLOYMENT LAW: WHAT DOES 'PAY IN LIEU OF NOTICE' MEAN The WARN Act covers certain employers who conduct planned mass layoffs or plant closures and requires them to give advanced written notice to affected employees. Employers can opt to pay wages in lieu of notice to meet the federal law’s requirements. Under this law, employers must provide 60 days of written notice before conducting a mass WHAT IS A QUI TAM RELATOR? Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Another type of qui tam relator is a former employee. After people lose their jobs because they attempted to end the fraud of which they had the knowledge, many file qui tam actions. Competitors of the violators are also often qui tam relators. WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT? When employers are found guilty of not stopping sexual harassment that they know or should have known about, the following penalties may be imposed: Schedule an appointment today. Call (856) 685-7420 or. Schedule an appointment today. Payment of lost wages to the victim – These are the benefits and wages that the victim would have earned

from

MY PAYCHECK BOUNCED, WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? Inaccuracies on your check stubs. By law, your employer must keep accurate records of the time that you have worked and the amounts that you have been paid. You have the right to demand that you are paid what you are owed if the information is wrong. Your paycheck stubs should include all of the following information: All deductions. WHAT TO DO WHEN AN EMPLOYER CONTESTS UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS If you have lost your job and file a claim for unemployment benefits, it can be highly disconcerting when your employer disputes your claim. When an employer contests a claim for unemployment benefits, it normally indicates that the company does not believe that the claimant is eligible for the benefits. WHAT AGE DISCRIMINATION DAMAGES CAN I COLLECT? New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination allows employees to recover punitive damages to punish their employers. It also applies to workers of all ages, meaning it is possible for people who are under age 40 but who are discriminated against because of their ages to file claims. Like the federal law, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act

covers

DO YOU HAVE TO PROVE YOUR RELIGION TO AN EMPLOYER Workers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania have the right to work in environments that are free from religious discrimination.Employers must provide reasonable accommodations to workers for their religious beliefs when the requested accommodations do not place an undue hardship on the business’s operations. However, workers might wonder what they have to do to prove their religious beliefs to WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF A NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT? A non-compete agreement is a contract between an employer and an employee. This agreement may be given to new employees as a part of their onboarding paperwork. These documents ask the employees to agree not to work in a similar position with a competitor of the employer for a set period. Normally, the period will be from 12 to 24 months. DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you.

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Front pay may be awarded when an employee cannot be reinstated to his or her former job. The position may have been eliminated or filled,

for example.

WHAT IS WORKPLACE INTIMIDATION? Workplace intimidation or workplace bullying happens when supervisors, coworkers, or subordinates direct verbal abuse, physical threats, blackmail, or violence to manipulate other employees of an organization to gain a professional benefit. WERNER PER DIEM LAWSUIT Counsel: Justin Swidler, Richard Swartz Six over-the-road truck drivers employed by Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC (collectively “Werner”) filed a federal lawsuit against Werner asserting that Werner violated federal and state Wage and Hour Laws related to its per diem program. WHAT IS NJCCR / MINI-COBRA? The NJCCR is a state law that mandates that certain small businesses offer continued coverage of health insurance benefits for some employees, their dependent children, and their spouses. WHAT IS A QUI TAM RELATOR? In order to receive a whistleblower reward, you must hire a lawyer who can file a False Claims Act complaiThe person who brings a qui tam case is called the relator. It is not necessary that the relator has experienced any personal harm.nt, which contains detailed allegations

of the fraud.

CAN MY EMPLOYER CHANGE MY TIME SHEET OR CLOCK-IN TIME Can My Employer Change My Time Sheet Or Clock-In Time? Your employer may change your time card without your permission for several valid reasons. If you forgot to clock in or out, your employer can make adjustments. Your employer may also change your time card if CAN YOU BE FIRED FOR YOUR POLITICAL VIEWS? If you were fired for your political views but believe that your employer terminated you because of a prohibited reason, you may be able to file a claim RACIAL SLURS AND HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT: WHAT YOU NEED Most work environments have some element of stress that goes along with the job. However, when you have to deal with racial discrimination in the workplace, it creates an entirely different level of stress that no one should ever have to endure. MEMORANDUM ORDER RE: PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO … reasons set forth below, the Court will conditionally certify the FLSA collective action, and notice will be issued to the collective members in accordance with the procedures in this Order. DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorneys are here to answer your questions, free of charge. We offer free legal consultations to discuss your rights with you.

WHAT IS FRONT PAY?

Front pay may be awarded when an employee cannot be reinstated to his or her former job. The position may have been eliminated or filled,

for example.

WHAT IS WORKPLACE INTIMIDATION? Workplace intimidation or workplace bullying happens when supervisors, coworkers, or subordinates direct verbal abuse, physical threats, blackmail, or violence to manipulate other employees of an organization to gain a professional benefit. WERNER PER DIEM LAWSUIT Counsel: Justin Swidler, Richard Swartz Six over-the-road truck drivers employed by Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC (collectively “Werner”) filed a federal lawsuit against Werner asserting that Werner violated federal and state Wage and Hour Laws related to its per diem program. WHAT IS NJCCR / MINI-COBRA? The NJCCR is a state law that mandates that certain small businesses offer continued coverage of health insurance benefits for some employees, their dependent children, and their spouses. WHAT IS A QUI TAM RELATOR? In order to receive a whistleblower reward, you must hire a lawyer who can file a False Claims Act complaiThe person who brings a qui tam case is called the relator. It is not necessary that the relator has experienced any personal harm.nt, which contains detailed allegations

of the fraud.

CAN MY EMPLOYER CHANGE MY TIME SHEET OR CLOCK-IN TIME Can My Employer Change My Time Sheet Or Clock-In Time? Your employer may change your time card without your permission for several valid reasons. If you forgot to clock in or out, your employer can make adjustments. Your employer may also change your time card if CAN YOU BE FIRED FOR YOUR POLITICAL VIEWS? If you were fired for your political views but believe that your employer terminated you because of a prohibited reason, you may be able to file a claim RACIAL SLURS AND HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT: WHAT YOU NEED Most work environments have some element of stress that goes along with the job. However, when you have to deal with racial discrimination in the workplace, it creates an entirely different level of stress that no one should ever have to endure. MEMORANDUM ORDER RE: PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO … reasons set forth below, the Court will conditionally certify the FLSA collective action, and notice will be issued to the collective members in accordance with the procedures in this Order. WHAT IS WORKPLACE INTIMIDATION? Workplace intimidation or workplace bullying happens when supervisors, coworkers, or subordinates direct verbal abuse, physical threats, blackmail, or violence to manipulate other employees of an organization to gain a professional benefit. HAZING IN THE WORKPLACE While bullying is not illegal for adults, it can cross the line into illegality. If you experience problematic Hazing In The Workplace,

Call Swartz Swidler

DISCRIMINATION IN ANY ASPECT OF EMPLOYMENT IS ILLEGAL Illegal discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee differently from others based on the employee's protected

characteristics.

EMPLOYMENT LAW: WHAT DOES 'PAY IN LIEU OF NOTICE' MEAN Some workers who are dismissed from their jobs receive payments in lieu of notice. These are payments that are made by an employer that is higher than the typical wages an employee receives when terminating an employee instead of going through a formal termination process. WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT? Payment of lost wages to the victim – These are the benefits and wages that the victim would have earned from the date when the harassment occurred to the date of the settlement or trial. Payment of future lost wages to the victim – These are payments to the victim of the wages and benefits that the victim would have earned if the sexual harassment had never happened. WHAT IS A QUI TAM RELATOR? In order to receive a whistleblower reward, you must hire a lawyer who can file a False Claims Act complaiThe person who brings a qui tam case is called the relator. It is not necessary that the relator has experienced any personal harm.nt, which contains detailed allegations

of the fraud.

WHAT TO DO WHEN AN EMPLOYER CONTESTS UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS If you have lost your job and file a claim for unemployment benefits, it can be highly disconcerting when your employer disputes your claim. When an employer contests a claim for unemployment benefits, it normally indicates that the company does not believe that the claimant is eligible for the benefits. WHAT AGE DISCRIMINATION DAMAGES CAN I COLLECT? If you are successful with your age discrimination claim, the amount of compensation you might expect to receive will depend on the losses that you have incurred as a result of the discrimination. DO YOU HAVE TO PROVE YOUR RELIGION TO AN EMPLOYER Workers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania have the right to work in environments that are free from religious discrimination.Employers must provide reasonable accommodations to workers for their religious beliefs when the requested accommodations do not place an undue hardship on the business’s operations. However, workers might wonder what they have to do to prove their religious beliefs to WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL It is easy to understand why many people confuse civil rights and civil liberties. While these terms may sometimes be used interchangeably, they have distinct meanings. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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