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What is the Law Regarding Employment in Jersey City?

Employment law in Jersey City regulates relationships between employer and employees, and independent contractors. These laws govern issues in employment such as hiring, workplace disputes, and terminations Employment law in Jersey City must be understood by employers and employees.

"At-Will" vs. Contract Employment Terms

Most forms of work relationships are "at-will", though in some circumstances the employer and employee will have an employment contract for a set period of time. In "at-will" employment, either the employer or the worker may terminate the job at any time, just as long as the reasons for doing so are not illegal. When the parties use an employment contract, the terms of employment will be controlled by their state and federal laws, as applied to people living in Jersey City.

Anti-Discrimination laws in Jersey City

Discrimination is illegal at any time of employment such as hiring policies, wage distribution, and terminations, according to laws which apply to residents of Jersey City. People living in Jersey City must abide by laws stating it is illegal for employers to discriminate against people who belong to specific classes. These classes may be based on race, national origin, gender, religion, disability, and age.

An administrative agency such as the EEOC can hear discrimination claims. Additionally, some lawyers specialize in claims for discrimination.

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Life in Jersey City

Jersey City is a place rich in culture, with something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Located between the Hudson River and Upper New York Bay, Jersey City is situated right across from Lower Manhattan. Although Manhattan is known for wonderful attractions and high tourism, Jersey City is filled with historic neighborhoods, museums, shopping malls, and beautiful city parks.

For all those history-lovers out there, you can book a cruise to Ellis Island, visit Harsimus Cemetery, or tour the Underground Railroad and experience the footsteps of many escaped slaves. If shopping is your forte, visitors can shop till they drop! Jersey City is home to ten major shopping districts filled with large department stores, contemporary boutiques, and specialty stores. For those who love museums, Jersey City has many museums that highlight the city's history and art. However if visitors would just like to relax and soak in the beauty, Jersey City has many beautiful city parks. Two of the most famous parks are Liberty State Park and Leonard Gordon Park.

Alongside the beautiful parks is the city's beautiful waterfront port of entry. The waterfront port runs about 11 miles long and truly is a site not to miss! Many major corporations and industries have found a home along this beautiful waterfront. In fact, the Goldman Sachs building stands at 238 meters and is one of the 200 tallest buildings in the world. Goldman Sachs is not the only Fortune 500 Company to be located in Jersey City. Major corporations such as Chase Manhattan Bank, Charles Schwab, and Merill Lynch have also found a home in Jersey City.

To top it off, Jersey City has one of the most diverse populations in the United States. Known as a "Tapestry of Nations," the city is home to Jewish, Italian, Cuban, Filipino, Polish, Indian, Irish, Puerto Rican, Dominican, African, Arab, and Asian communities. Therefore, visitors will be introduced to many cultures and ethnicities when visiting this wonderful place. Such a population, rich with many ethnicities and cultures, is also rich with a variety of different professionals. There are many attorneys who practice in all areas of law in Jersey City. Not only are many major law firms located in Jersey City, but the city also has a number of small to medium sized law firms. Undoubtedly, any legal issue that you have can be resolved by the many competent attorneys who call Jersey City their home.

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