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...
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...
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...
By Chakeema Cruickshank, Staff Writer Earlier this year, The New York Times published an article about man who filed more than 180 lawsuits in California. He successfully sued multiple businesses, including restaurants, movie theaters, educational institutions, and...
By Chakeema Cruickshank, Staff Writer If you ever had to resign from a job due to intolerable working conditions, you may have been constructively terminated. Constructive termination, also known as constructive discharge or dismissal, happens when an employer forces...
By Chakeema Cruickshank, Staff Writer Many women are afraid to report sexual harassment at work to Human Resources (HR) or to those in management. This can be due to the fear of retaliation, lack of support, or harassment coming from management to name a few....
Most stories and blogs about Child Safety & Prevention Month deal with installing safety gates for children, making sure that there are no exposed outlets, keeping dangerous objects locked and otherwise making homes childproof. But there are other aspects to keeping...
By Chakeema Cruickshank, Staff Writer If You’ve Just Got to Post on Facebook, Instagram or Tik Tok, at Least Think Twice Social media applications such as Facebook, Instagram, or Tik Tok are a great way to connect with others, share and learn...
By Chakeema Cruickshank, Staff Writer The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many lives in more ways than one. Some effects include the impact on public health, labor, and finances. However, the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic has also shed light on discrimination....
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...
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