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Since 1975, the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination has shielded employees of “protected classes” from discrimination in the hiring, firing and terms/conditions of employment.  The phrase “protected class” encompasses many characteristics, including but not limited to age, race, national origin, sexual orientation, religion and other categories.  On January 21, 2014, […]

Many employers are surprised to discover that specific Federal laws governing hiring practices focus on the criteria used by employers in selecting candidates to a greater extent than on who they actually hire or promote. Under federal law, an employer cannot base hiring decisions on personal characteristics that aren’t job […]

On May 2, 2008, New Jersey made history with the enactment of The New Jersey Paid Family Leave Act (the “NJPFLA”). In doing so, New Jersey became only the third state in the country (joining California and Washington) to provide eligible employees a total of six weeks of paid leave […]

…a drug-testing policy for current and/or prospective employees it may raise many sensitive issues. Timothy J. Ford, Esq. The determination of whether it is permissible is a fact sensitive issue…