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Employment LawCompensation in New Jersey Workplace Retaliation LawsuitsEmployees who prove workplace retaliation in New Jersey may recover lost wages, emotional distress damages, and other compensation.
Employment LawHow to Prove Workplace Retaliation in New JerseyLearn how to prove workplace retaliation in New Jersey, including the evidence employees need and the legal elements required for a retaliation claim.
Employment LawExamples of Workplace Retaliation in New Jersey | Employee RightsLearn common examples of workplace retaliation in New Jersey, including termination, demotion, harassment, and other employer actions that may violate employee rights.
Employment LawWorkplace Retaliation in New Jersey: Know Your Rights Under NJ Employment LawPunished for reporting workplace discrimination or illegal conduct? A New Jersey workplace retaliation lawyer can help protect your rights and pursue compensation.
Employment LawClient Update: Attorney-Client Privilege in the Age of AIWhat Attorney-Client Privilege Is Attorney-client privilege protects confidential communications between a client and a lawyer when made for the purpose of obtaining or providing…
Employment LawNew Jersey Wage and Hour ViolationsWage and hour violations are among the most common employment law issues in New Jersey. Many employees are underpaid, denied overtime, or misclassified as independent…
Employment LawDisability Accommodation Rights in New JerseyEmployees 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…
Employment LawNew Jersey Family and Medical Leave LawsWhat 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…
Business LawLegal Lessons in Defamation and Non-Competes from Golf’s GreatestIn 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…
Business LawKey Terms & Provisions in Severance AgreementsUnderstanding 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…
Employment LawWhat Is a Severance Agreement? A Complete GuideUnderstand 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.
Employment LawDefending NJ employers accused of LGBTQ discriminationYou 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…
Employment LawNew Jersey employment protections for OSHA complaintsIf 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…
Employment LawNew Jersey Small Business Covid 19 Vaccine MandatesThere 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…
Employment LawNJ Wrongful Termination Claims Brought by False WhistleblowersAs 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…
Employment LawEmployment Lawyer Explains Employment At Will in New JerseyIf 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…
Employment LawAt-Will Employees Cannot Be Fired for These ReasonsIf 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,…
Business LawMedical Marijuana in the Workplace: You Have Protections If You Are a Registered UserMarijuana 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…
Employment LawNJ Employment Lawyer Explains Sexual Harassment At WorkIt 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…
Employment LawDefenses To Wrongful Termination LawsuitsHow 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…
Employment LawNJ Employers Can Pay Penalties For Misclassifying WorkersDon’t Make the Mistake of Misclassifying Your Employees as Independent Contractors! As a business owner, your greatest asset is your employees—but they are also your highest cost.…
Employment LawNew Jersey Reasonable Accommodations For Disabled WorkersAs a business owner, what accommodations am I required to make for disabled employees? New Jersey’s anti-discrimination laws protect workers with disabilities by requiring employers…
Employment LawEmployment Discrimination and the NJLADThe big dog of anti-discrimination law in New Jersey is the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, commonly known as the NJLAD or just LAD. The LAD wraps up in one often-expanding…
Employment LawUnderstanding Your Rights When Your Company Offers a Wellness PlanNew Jersey’s anti-discrimination laws protect workers with disabilities by requiring employers to accommodate their limitations in the workplace when asked to do so. However,…
Employment Law9 Questions Answers About Severance Agreements in NJHere are nine common things we hear from clients who find themselves on the receiving end of a severance agreement, along with answers based upon decades of employment law…
Employment LawHelping Your Business Avoid Litigation by Focusing on Policy DevelopmentEmployees typically take legal action against their employers because they believe they have been wronged in some way. Whether the accusation relates to being underpaid, being…
Employment LawCommon Document Errors New Jersey Employers Should AvoidDon’t Neglect These Important Employment Provisions in Your Documents It’s hard to overstate the importance of precise, updated language in employment contracts and other documents in…
Employment LawTips for Protecting Your Rights as an EmployeeAs an employee in New Jersey, you have certain legal rights. However, it’s up to you to make sure your employer is respecting your rights and to take the necessary legal action when…
Employment LawWhat a Good Severance Package Looks LikeThe shock of being let go by your employer can be tempered by an offer of a severance package. In some situations, you can negotiate with your employer for a better deal. However,…
Employment LawWhat Vacation Time Means to the Smaller BusinessIt’s hard to believe that June is already underway, summer is less than three weeks away, and with it comes hard-core vacation time. Which brings to mind some seasonal considerations…
Employment LawRising Unemployment, Terminations, and Severance AgreementsWith the economy partially shut down by the coronavirus, the unemployment rate is skyrocketing. Employers are scrambling to cut costs by reducing headcount, cutting compensation…
Employment LawRetaliation Against Whistleblowers: When Doing Good Costs You Your JobIt is unlawful for an employer to retaliate against you if you complain about or object to illegal conduct of your employer. The principal New Jersey anti-whistleblowing law is the…
Employment LawFiring Cannot Be an Act of Discrimination or Retaliation“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…
Employment LawCan my New Jersey employer make me sign a non-disclosure agreement?That depends. If you’re talking about a non-compete or confidentiality agreement related to proprietary information such as customer information, trade secrets, or business plans,…
Employment LawWhat You Don’t Know About Employment Contracts Could Hurt You!Let’s take a little closer look at the topic of the basic employment contract. The Basics In general, a contract is an exchange of promises between parties to do or not do something…
Employment LawDiscrimination: If Your Employer Has Violated Your RightsThe big dog of anti-discrimination law in New Jersey is the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, commonly known as the NJLAD or just LAD. The LAD wraps up in one often-expanding…
Employment LawBusiness Concerns from Hearing Loss as a DisabilityAfter spending most of my life in high noise environments like propellor-driven airplanes, riding lawn tractors and using leaf blowers, I’ve started to notice a loss of hearing. I’m…
Employment LawBig Change Overtime Law – Back to the FutureThere has been a recent change in the ongoing Fair Labor Standards Act overtime rule update that businesses need to know about. On November 15 the planned update was invalidated,…