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What is the U.S. Department of Labor?

The United States Department of Labor (DOL) is a Cabinet department of the U.S. government. This federal agency works to uphold workers’ rights across the nation, providing valuable resources and protections to employers and employees. If your employer has violated Acts and Standards set forth by the DOL, you should speak with New Jersey employment… Read More »

“Ministerial exception” upheld, defined in ADA case

Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church & Sch. v. EEOC January 11, 2012 A teacher at a Lutheran Church school developed a serious illness that kept her out of the classroom for several months. When she notified the school that she was able to return to work, they told her that her position had been filled. She… Read More »

Court limits Family Medical Leave (FMLA) for state employees

Coleman v. Court of Appeals of Md March 20, 2012 The United State Supreme Court closed the courthouse doors to some FMLA litigants who are state employees. The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) entitles an employee to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year for (A) the care of… Read More »

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