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.
Defending NJ employers accused of LGBTQ discrimination
You might not have even known that your employee was gay or transgender, but now you are being accused of discrimination based on sexual orientation. This is a serious charge, and one you should not ignore and hope goes away. Instead, talk to an employment attorney...
New Jersey employment protections for OSHA complaints
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...
New Jersey Small Business Covid 19 Vaccine Mandates
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).
NJ Wrongful Termination Claims Brought by False Whistleblowers
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.
Employment Lawyer Explains Employment At Will in New Jersey
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.
At-Will Employees Cannot Be Fired for These Reasons
If you’re like most New Jersey workers, you are an at-will employee. If you did not sign an employment contract when you were hired, and you are not a member of an employee’s union, then you are an at-will employee. This means your employer can fire you for almost any...
Medical Marijuana in the Workplace: You Have Protections If You Are a Registered User
Marijuana is an effective treatment for the symptoms caused by many medical conditions, including cancer, Crohn’s disease, anxiety, multiple sclerosis, PTSD, and Tourette syndrome. If you have been prescribed marijuana and have experienced the relief it can bring to...
NJ Employment Lawyer Explains Sexual Harassment At Work
It is not unusual for professionals in the US to log 50 or more hours at work each week. When that many of your waking hours each week take place at the office, you need it to be a welcoming, safe place. However, when you are the target of sexual harassment, it can be...
Defenses To Wrongful Termination Lawsuits
How We Will Defend Your Business From Wrongful Termination Lawsuits New Jersey has some of the toughest employee protections in the country. As an employer, it’s important that you understand these protections so you don’t find yourself on the wrong side of a wrongful...