In the challenging scenario of workplace harassment, having the right evidence and documentation is crucial to building a strong case in New Jersey. Understanding how to prove workplace harassment empowers individuals to protect their rights and seek appropriate recourse. This article delves into five essential ways to prove workplace harassment in NJ, focusing on the critical role of evidence and documentation. From keeping detailed records of incidents to preserving relevan

Verbal harassment is the use of abusive, offensive, hostile or derogatory language towards a coworker or an employee. These include making offensive jokes, slurs, mockery, bullying, intimidation and insults. Verbal harassment can be a form of sexual harassment. For instance, when an employee makes sexually pervasive comments on another employee or repeated requests for a date. Although verbal harassment does not cause physical damage, it causes emotional damage on the victim

Remote Workplace Harassment Still Happens from HomeA recent report from the EEOC noted when workplaces are decentralized or remote, employees may feel unaccountable for their behavior and actions. Furthermore, employees working remotely may mistakenly believe that the standard workplace policies and behavioral expectations do not apply. All of this paired with the relaxed monitoring of employee conduct, and decreased civility of online spaces in general, can quickly turn a re

As the novel COVID-19 virus continues to spread tension across the nation, laws continue to be put in place to deal with the consequences. One such unfortunate symptom the virus has brought with it, is a staggering number of reports of discrimination and xenophobia that several lawyers say they haven’t seen since the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Such intense circumstances call for strong measures, as the government is forced to take action. So, what exa