Lawrence N Lavigne, Esq, LLC

04/25/2024

Workers can, and should, speak up for their rights.

How do I protect myself?

01/17/2024

Even in leadership positions, women are not immune to harassment in the office.

https://www.lnlavignelaw.com/blog/2023/12/being-at-the-top-offers-no-protection-for-women/

07/05/2023

Do workers have any rights when they experience sexual harassment committed by a customer or client?

How can I fight back?

05/09/2023

3 common situations where employers may unlawfully mistreat their employees.

How can I protect my career?

01/04/2023

Companies can theoretically fire people for no specific reason, but they cannot terminate people for these three reasons.

New Jersey has at-will employment laws.

09/26/2022

How can employees document mistreatment that happens behind closed doors?

2 options to consider

09/07/2022

How do you prove private sexual harassment at work?

Sometimes, proving sexual harassment at work is as simple as forwarding an email from your supervisor to your personal account. Other times, the person harassing you has taken great pains to limit who is aware of their misconduct. Many supervisors who sexually harass their subordinates, for example,...

06/08/2022

Are non-compete agreements legal in New York and New Jersey?

Negotiating an employment contract during onboarding is important for both the employer's security and a worker's financial future. Companies want to reduce risks while attracting the best talent out there. Workers want to minimize their sacrifices and compromises while maximizing what income and be...

04/29/2022

Here's what those who have observed illegal activity in their companies need to know.

Learn about the legal protections available.

04/15/2022

Blowing the whistle on your employer (and keeping your job)

Have you witnessed colleagues’ civil rights being violated? Have you seen your employer do things that are counter to federal law? If you decide to report these behaviors to the authorities, you may be referred to as a whistleblower. What is a whistleblower? Generally speaking, a whistleblower is ...

01/04/2022

As employers, when are we required to offer accommodations?

Offering accommodations could be a real win.

12/08/2021

What is a disability accommodation?

As an employer, you should be aware of the laws that apply to your business. You need to know, in particular, about the Americans with Disabilities Act, because the ADA requires you to offer