
Mar 27, 2026
NJ Ban-the-Box Law: Can Employers Still Reject You for a Criminal Record?
Employers can consider criminal history in NJ, but only at the right stage and under strict legal limits.

Mar 27, 2026Wage and Hour Violations
Can Your NJ Employer Expect 24/7 Availability via Email, Slack, or Text Without Extra Pay?
Being reachable isn’t the same as working, but once tasks are performed after hours, NJ law may require compensation.

Mar 27, 2026
Your Right to Access Your Own Personnel File in NJ: What Employers Must Provide
New Jersey doesn’t guarantee full access to personnel files, but employers must provide key records tied to pay, decisions, and workplace rights.

Mar 26, 2026
Can Your NJ Employer Secretly Record Your Conversations at Work?
Recording conversations at work depends on consent, location, and notice. In NJ, hidden recordings can lead to liability.

Mar 26, 2026
Genetic Information Discrimination in NJ: When Employers Use Family Medical History Against You
Employers cannot rely on inherited risk when making job decisions. In NJ, genetic data is protected from workplace use.

Mar 26, 2026Wrongful Termination
When Your NJ Employer Denies Jury Duty Leave or Retaliates for Serving
Jury duty leave is not optional. In New Jersey, employer pressure or punishment tied to service may violate the law.

Mar 25, 2026
Can Your NJ Employer or Former Boss Defame You to Coworkers or Future Employers?
Negative job references aren’t always illegal, but false accusations can create liability under New Jersey defamation law.

Mar 25, 2026
Joint Employer Liability in NJ: When Two Companies Share Responsibility for Your Workplace Rights
If two companies influence how your job operates, NJ law may treat both as employers responsible for your rights.

Mar 25, 2026Disability Discrimination
RTO Mandates and Disability: When Refusing to Return to the Office Is a Protected Right in NJ
Employees with disabilities may have the right to refuse RTO mandates in NJ when remote work is a reasonable accommodation.

Mar 24, 2026Pregnancy Discrimination
Pregnancy Loss and Workplace Bereavement
Miscarriage at work is more than bereavement. NJ law treats it as a medical condition with rights tied to leave and workplace protections.