What is Whistleblowing? When an employee makes the decision to “blow the whistle” on unethical or illegal conduct they witness from their employer, the employee faces the risk of retaliation from their employer for the employee’s whistleblowing. Retaliation can be something as simple as receiving undesirable assignments, or can be as severe as termination from […]
Weapons Offense Overview When a criminal offender commits a crime and a weapon is involved in the commission of the crime, the offender may be subjected to additional or enhanced penalties if he or she is convicted for the crime. Public policy calls for enhanced penalties when crimes involve weapons because of the increased risk […]
About the Family Medical Leave Act The federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) permits a qualified employee of a covered employer to take an unpaid leave of absence from work to address a medical issue or to care for an immediate family member. The FMLA protects an employee who takes qualified leave from discrimination, retaliation, […]
On January 2, 2019, Michael Mormando from the Law Firm of Attorneys Hartman, Chartered, was sworn-in as Councilman for Ward 3 in Delran Township. Michael was elected to the position in the general election held in November 2018. He will be serving a four-year term assisting the residents of Delran. While serving as Councilman, Michael […]
Most people know that employment discrimination on the basis of disability is prohibited. But, not many people know that under both New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (“LAD”) and Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) alcoholism and drug addiction is considered a disability, and that it is therefore unlawful for an employer to terminate or otherwise […]