Tag: New Jersey

Employee With Perfume Allergy Loses Discrimination Claim

By New Jersey Employment Law Letter Oct 12, 2007 HR Hero Line

Updated: Oct 12, 2007

(Updated October 2008) A federal appeals court affirmed the dismissal of a disability discrimination claim based on perfume sensitivity. It found that the employer reasonably accommodated the employee by taking various measures, including prohibiting perfume in the workplace. HR Guide to Employment Law: A practical compliance reference manual covering 14 topics, including the Americans with […]

Target Corp. Hit with Child Labor Violation Fines

By jessica May 3, 2006 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

Target Corporation has paid the U.S. Department of Labor $92,400 in penalties to resolve charges that the retailer exposed young workers to hazardous machinery, in violation of federal child labor standards. The violations occurred at several New York stores and one in New Jersey. In connection with the resolution, Target also provided the DOL with […]