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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A Cautionary Tale: What You Can Learn From The Sexual Harassment Allegations At Uber
March 3, 2017 | by Andrew BernsMany readers may have recently become aware of stories relating to the ride-share giant, Uber and its problems relating to sexual harassment and a potentially pervasive environment at its corporate offices where such behavior may be prevalent. Despite its progressive policies, upper level management at Uber claims it was caught […]
Currently New Jersey is one of only five states that provide employees the opportunity to receive time off from work to resolve family and health related issues, with some form of compensation,. In 2008, former Governor Jon Corzine signed the New Jersey Paid Family Leave Act, (“NJPFLA”), or N.J.S.A. § […]
Many employers have sought to require compulsory arbitration of claims and disputes with employees and former employees as the sole dispute resolution mechanism available to its workforce. A recent Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division decision entitled Morgan v. Raymours Furniture Company, Inc., et. al. addressed the topic . […]