Wage and hour violations are among the most common employment law issues in New Jersey. Many employees are underpaid, denied overtime, or misclassified as independent contractors—often without realizing their employer is violating the law. New Jersey has some of the...
Employees with disabilities in New Jersey are protected by some of the strongest workplace accommodation laws in the country. Yet many workers are unsure of what qualifies as a disability, what accommodations employers must provide, or what to do when an employer...
What Employees Need to Know About FMLA and NJFLA Employees in New Jersey have some of the strongest job-protected leave rights in the country. However, many workers are unaware of how federal and state leave laws overlap, what qualifies as protected leave, or when an...
In 2007 Jack Nicklaus, professional golf’s all-time greatest, sold the rights to the Nicklaus Companies, his golf course design business and other marketing and promotional rights identified by his Golden Bear trademarks. For those too young to remember, Nicklaus was...
Understanding What You’re Signing When you’re presented with a severance agreement in New Jersey, it’s rarely “just paperwork.” Every clause represents a negotiation between your rights and your employer’s protection. Below, we explain the key terms and legal...
Understand what a severance agreement is, how it differs from a severance package, and the common elements (payment, benefits, waivers). Free review by NJ employment lawyers.
If you believe your workplace is unsafe because your employer has failed to comply with requirements set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), you might choose to report the violation to the authorities. Under both state of New Jersey and...
There is understandably a lot of confusion about where businesses stand with Covid-19 vaccine mandates. Although the Supreme Court struck down President Biden’s order that all companies employing over 100 people must require their workers to be vaccinated, that doesn’t mean that individual businesses don’t have the right to make that decision for their own employees—at least not in New Jersey. However, if you choose to require your employees to be vaccinated, you still have to adhere to the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD).
As a New Jersey employer, you are barred from retaliating against an employee who reports illegal workplace activities. If you terminated an employee and they sue you for wrongful termination, claiming that their actions are protected under the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA), you should consult with an attorney to confirm their claim. Not every worker who reports illegal activity is considered a whistleblower under the law.
If you’ve been treated unfairly at work because of your age, you’re not alone—and you have legal rights. Our experienced New Jersey age discrimination lawyers are here to help you fight back against wrongful termination, demotion, and other discriminatory practices. We provide compassionate, results-driven legal representation to protect your career, reputation, and future. Contact us today for a confidential consultation and take the first step toward justice.
