
Applying for Work Post Pandemic: Employees’ Rights Under Federal and New Jersey Law
As the COVID-19 pandemic shows signs of winding down, employers across the state have reported that they cannot find enough workers for their businesses. Many have blamed the expanded unemployment benefits, but that alone does not explain the mass shortage. Instead, many of the industries reporting the most issues have a less than perfect track record with respect to workplace safety, fair wages, and employee satisfaction.
In accordance with New Jersey and Federal employment laws, workers are afforded various protections, such as minimum wage and...