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Many federal discrimination claims require a charge with the EEOC before you can sue. This post explains the filing process, the strict deadlines involved, and how the right-to-sue letter fits into the path toward a lawsuit.

New Jersey is an at-will employment state, but at-will does not mean an employer can fire you for any reason. This post explains the limits on at-will employment and the situations where a termination becomes legally wrongful.

Workplace bullying is harmful, but on its own it is not always illegal. This post explains the gap between bullying and unlawful harassment, when bullying crosses into a claim, and the options available to employees facing abusive treatment at work.

Employers are barred from using your genetic information or family medical history against you. This post explains the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, what employers cannot do, and how this protection matters as genetic testing becomes more common.

Most employees who work in New York City earn paid sick and safe leave they can use for illness, caregiving, or safety needs related to domestic violence. This post explains who is covered, how leave accrues, and what to do if your employer denies it.