NJ workers have the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), which provides protection against discriminatory termination, harassment, and unfair hiring or employment practices to in many diverse classifications, including but not limited to race, age, gender, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression. Now on the Federal level, LGBTQ advocates and supporters…
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Mercedes Dealership Employee Files Lawsuit After Firing Over COVID-19 Concerns
Candace Carney was one of the top sales professionals at Mercedes-Benz of Cherry Hill, but that didn’t stop her employer from firing her after she voiced concerns over non-compliance with COVID-19 guidelines. Now the successful saleswoman is suing the auto dealership, accusing them of violating New Jersey safety laws and of retaliating against her for…
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Unemployment in the Face of COVID
The employment attorneys of Schorr & Associates are hosting a webinar on June 11th for Camden County Bar Association title Unemployment in the Face of COVID. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.schorrlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Unemployment-6.11.20.pdf" title="Unemployment 6.11.20"]
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State and Federal Employment Laws Protecting Workers During This Time
Millions of American workers are currently collecting unemployment benefits as a result of the global pandemic. If you’re one of them, you’ve likely spent the last several weeks experiencing extremely mixed emotions, torn between wanting to stay safely in your home and wanting to get back to your job. The crisis that COVID-19 has introduced…
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As New Jersey Reopens its Businesses, Workers Need to Know Their Rights
When the governor of New Jersey closed down all but essential businesses throughout the state, it left little doubt as to the rights and responsibilities of business owners and workers alike. But with the curve beginning to flatten and a slow reopening occurring, things become less clear. What happens to workers who are called back…
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