Workplace discrimination is illegal under both federal law and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD). Yet many employees struggle to understand what evidence is required to successfully prove discrimination in court. Employers rarely admit discriminatory...
As a New Jersey business owner, you would never intentionally defraud your suppliers or customers. That is why it is such a shock to be facing a violation of the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act (CFA). However, we urge you not to let confidence in your innocence prevent...
Would you know if your business violated federal antitrust law? You might think you would, but you could be surprised to learn what constitutes a violation. Antitrust laws govern the ways in which you can communicate with and work with your competitors. If you cross a...
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“Employment at will” is the fundamental concept of employment law in New Jersey. Yet there is a surprising lack of understanding of this basic concept among both employers and employees. We know. We've heard it from both sides. From employers, we hear, “She's an...
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...
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...
As an hourly employee in New Jersey, you work hard to earn a living. It would be devastating to find out that your employer has been cheating you out of the wages you earned. Unfortunately, this is all too common and, unless you know what you are entitled to under...
Your small or medium-sized New Jersey business might not need a full-time in-house attorney, but that doesn't mean you don't occasionally have situations that could benefit from expert legal advice. As a small business owner just like you, I understand that when legal...
When you realized your employer was breaking the law, you decided you had to do something about it. You reported the activity, and now you find that you are paying the price for speaking out. However, as a whistleblower in New Jersey, you have legal protections to...