Societal mores undoubtedly impact behaviors in the workplace. Businesses both small and large must immediately increase their awareness of the Me Too, Time’s Up! movement undeniably washing over our culture and thus our businesses. A new Governor is being sworn in New Jersey in a matter of days. He has […]
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#MeToo: What Businesses Must Know To Prevent Sexual Harassment In The Aftermath Of The Harvey Weinstein Scandal
November 10, 2017 | by Alex LeeFollowing the recent revelations of numerous sexual harassment and assault accusations against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, the #MeToo movement has created a potentially game-changing shift in how sexual harassment and assault cases are perceived and treated. Designed to create a sense of solidarity amongst victims of sexual assault, and to […]
Language Requirements: Navigating Legal Minefields in Today’s Multicultural Workplaces
October 3, 2017 | by Alex LeeAs the modern workplace becomes increasingly culturally diverse, a byproduct of diversity is that many employees in the workplace may be more comfortable speaking in languages other than English. In addition to this natural growth in language diversity among employees, language diversity also continues to increase due to efforts by […]
Governor Christie Vetoes NJ Wage History Legislation
August 17, 2017 | by Alex LeeAt least for the near future, New Jersey will not be joining New York City and other jurisdictions in enacting a wage history ban. On July 21, 2017, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed Assembly Bills 3480 and 4119, which sought to amend the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination to […]