What is defamation? Defamation is a false statement made to the public or a third party that injures the reputation of another. Defamation claims can be based on oral statements (slander), or on written statements (libel). In the workplace, defamation often takes the...
Background. Until recently, the legislative landscape surrounding domestic violence largely targeted and provided protection to victims with a familial or dating relationship to their offending actor. This meant that victimized persons in situations where domestic...
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Employment Law It’s What We Do By Chakeema Cruickshank, Staff Writer Sexual harassment in the workplace is common and it is unfortunately a very real problem that impacts many workers. More often than not, these issues go unreported, because of fear of retaliation and...
By Chakeema Cruickshank, Staff Writer Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many lives have been uprooted and forever changed. Almost all industries have been impacted by the pandemic, ranging from education, to healthcare, to transportation. With many jobs...
Women’s Rights Law and Contracts Law It’s What We Do By Marisa Kindberg, Staff Writer We approach the one year anniversary, July 1, 2021, when the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) announced a long-anticipated rule change that would allow collegiate...
Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals What NJ Businesses Should Know By Chakeema Cruickshank, Staff Writer Dogs and other furry companions are loveable creatures that are capable of many things. They can provide companionship, joy, and become beloved family...
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...
By Chakeema Cruickshank, Staff Writer In 2020, Governor Phil Murphy signed five bills aimed at addressing the misclassification of independent contract workers. Misclassification is the practice of improperly classifying employees as independent contractors. A few...
Listen to this Blog By Zhen Liu, Staff Writer At some point, you’ve likely experienced unfair treatment on the job. Maybe you didn’t get the promotion you deserved because of office politics, or your boss played favorites. Nepotism—favoring family members—is another...
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