By Marisa Kindberg, Staff Writer Last year, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law amendments to the Workers Compensation Act. These amendments require employers with 50 or more employees to provide a "hiring preference" to employees who have reached maximum...
Year: 2022
Mental Health Days – It’s a Thing
Mental Health Days – It’s a Thing By Chakeema Cruickshank, Staff Writer Mental health awareness has been rising in importance in our society. In the U.S, approximately 44 million Americans are dealing with a serious mental health condition. That being said, around 60...
Standing Up For Students: NJ Anti-Bullying Laws Taking Effect in 2022
By Marissa Kindberg, Staff Writer On June 14, 2017, 12-year-old Mallory Grossman tragically took her own life after suffering from months of bullying at the hands of her classmates. In the months leading up to her suicide, Mallory Grossman’s parents made numerous...
New Laws Target Age and Pot Use Discrimination
By Chakeema Cruickshank, Staff Writer Age and Discrimination Laws All workers are protected against discrimination in the workplace under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD). This includes for protected characteristics such as race, religion, age, or...
March Has National Single Parents Day
This month has many important observance days, including the religious day of Ash Wednesday, St. Patrick’s Day, International Women’s Day, National Employee Appreciation Day, Certified Nurses Day, National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day, National Vietnam Veterans Day...
Digital Dangers: New Jersey’s Revenge Porn Laws
By Marissa Kindberg, Staff Writer As cellphones and computers have made it easier for couples to connect- especially during the COVID-19 pandemic- concerns continue to rise over the non-consensual sharing of sexually explicit photos over the internet. In 2015, Hollie...
New Technology Helps Abusers and Stalkers, But Not So Much Victims
By Chakeema Cruickshank, Staff Writer Technology can be used for immense good, but with the positives of technological advancements comes the negatives. Recently one of Apple’s newest gadgets, AirTags, is under scrutiny for how they are being used to track people and...
January has National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on January 11th brings attention to a crime that leaves a lasting toll on human life, families, and communities around the world. Beginning in 2010, by Presidential Proclamation, each January has been designated National...
Non-Compete Agreements: What is Reasonable?
By Chakeema Cruickshank, Staff Writer What is a Non-Compete Agreement? A non-compete agreement is a contract between employers and employees that restricts an individual from working for a competitor during or after their employment. They can also prevent an...