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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.
Workplace InvestigationHow to Prove Workplace Discrimination in New JerseyWorkplace 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…
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…
Business LawCommercial Contract Lawyer in New JerseyBusinesses rely on contracts to operate smoothly, manage risk, and protect revenue. Whether you are working with vendors, serving customers, or hiring employees and contractors, the…
Business LawBusiness Lawyer for Small Businesses & EntrepreneursRunning a business involves constant legal decision-making—from formation and contracts to disputes and compliance. A knowledgeable business lawyer helps protect your company from…
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 LawWhat Should I Do If I Have a Business Partner Dispute in New Jersey?Business partner disputes are among the most disruptive challenges a company can face. They drain time, money, and energy—and if not handled correctly, they can threaten the future of…
Business LawDo I Need a Written Business Contract in New Jersey?Many New Jersey business owners start relationships based on trust, verbal agreements, or informal emails. And while certain oral contracts can be legally enforceable, relying on them…
Business LawNew Jersey Business Structure: LLC vs. Corporation vs. S-Corp — Which Should You Choose?Starting a business in New Jersey comes with critical decisions, and none is more important than choosing the right legal structure. Your business structure affects your taxes,…
Business LawNew Jersey Non-Solicitation Agreement LawyerUnderstanding Non-Solicitation Agreements in New Jersey A non-solicitation agreement is one of the most common—and most misunderstood—employment contract provisions.In New Jersey,…
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.
Aviation LawFlight Instruction Without a CFI Certificate leads to trouble with more than just the FAAI truly hope that this fatal crash of a Piper Cherokee is no more than an isolated incident but it’s certainly a cautionary tale for pilots and especially for flight schools. What…
Workplace InvestigationNew Jersey Consumer Fraud Act Protects ConsumersAs 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…
Aviation LawWhy Aviation Lawyers Need Aviation-Specific Continuing Legal Education: LPBA in PhiladelphiaI am freshly returned from the annual meeting of the Lawyer Pilots Bar Association, the largest aerospace law bar association in the country and one that I had the honor of leading a…
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…
Business LawBusiness compliance with government regulationsEvery business owner has to make sure they comply with state and federal law, but some industries are more heavily regulated than others. When you work with business law attorney…
Employment LawNew Jersey reasonable accommodations for disabled workersNew 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,…
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Business LawThe Difference Between a Labor Lawyer and Employment LawyerUnderstanding the difference between a labor lawyer and an employment lawyer is essential for anyone facing workplace issues in New Jersey. While both handle disputes involving…
Employment LawDetermining the value of a New Jersey employee lawsuitWhen you believe your employer is breaking the law in the way they are treating you, deciding what to do can be very difficult. On the one hand, you want to stand up for your rights,…
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…
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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 LawNew Jersey Age Discrimination LawyerThanks to Assembly Bill 681, as of October 5, 2021, you cannot be denied employment based solely on your age. This important bill eliminated a provision of the New Jersey Law Against…
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…
Aviation LawAviation Law Attorney Frank Steinberg Quoted in Article About the Impending Loss of FlyingNew Jersey has a long history of leadership in aviation. Until 1939 Newark Airport was the busiest commercial airport in the United States. Bader Field in Atlantic City was where the…
Aviation LawFlight of TwoPilots have a saying that aviators don’t “die;” they “fly west.” It’s an expression that goes back to the Allied pilots of World War I. On June 3, 2021, there was a sort of formation…
Workplace InvestigationUnderstand Federal Antitrust Laws So You Can Avoid ViolationsWould 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…
Business LawTurn an Alarming Situation Into an Opportunity When Offered a Severance PackageBeing presented with a severance agreement is both a cause for alarm and an opportunity. It’s a cause for alarm because you have lost your job, and now you have a thousand questions…
Workplace InvestigationInvestigations of Workplace MisconductNeed help with a workplace investigation in New Jersey? Steinberg Law, LLC conducts independent investigations to protect employers and employees.
Business LawProtect Yourself From an Unfair Non-Compete or Confidentiality AgreementEmployers often require employees to sign a non-compete agreement to protect information that is confidential and proprietary and would competitively harm the company if disclosed to…
Workplace InvestigationAt-Will Employees Can Be Fired for No Reason, But the Firing 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 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…
Business LawNew Jersey Business Attorney Data Breach Hacking DefenseDetermining the Risk of Data Breaches and Hacking for Your Business If your small or medium-sized business is not internet-dependent, you are in the minority. These days, companies…
Business LawNJ Small Businesses Are Subject To Anti-discrimination LawsNew Jersey Small Business Owners Should Be Aware of These Anti-Discrimination Laws Unlike bigger operations, small business owners tend to take on many important roles themselves…
Business LawNew Jersey Business Attorney On Binding Employment ContractsDon’t Leave Yourself Open to Litigation With a Poorly Written Employment Contract The goal of an employment contract is to establish a working relationship between an employer and an…
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…
Workplace InvestigationOur Wage & Hour Attorney Fights for Workers Who Have Been Cheated Out of Fair PayAs 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.…
Workplace InvestigationFinding and Hiring an Employment Lawyer for Your New Jersey BusinessYour 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…
Workplace InvestigationOur Experienced Employment Lawyer Protects Whistleblowers From RetaliationWhen 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…
Workplace InvestigationHow an Aviation Lawyer Can Help Airport Owners and Operators Draft Effective ContractsAirports and operators must rely on contracts to protect their rights and ensure the day-to-day operations of the facility proceed without interruption. Some contract issues are…
FAQ Workplace InvestigationTips to Help You Deal With Common Legal Challenges Faced by EmployersWhether you have a handful of employees you work closely with on a daily basis or you manage multiple business locations with their own staffing requirements, there are many state and…
Workplace InvestigationThe Family and Medical Leave Act Offers Protections, But You Have to Know What They Are to Invoke ThemThe main purpose of this website is education. We want to be a resource for you to learn about the way the law affects you in the life that you and your loved ones live. Nowhere is a…
Workplace InvestigationNew Jersey Employers Must Offer Accommodations and Leave Time to Pregnant WorkersAs a society, we understand that pregnant women and new parents need and deserve special treatment—whether that means prenatal medical care, accommodations to protect the pregnancy,…
Workplace InvestigationManaging Litigation Risk in the Smaller BusinessPeople who own and operate small firms are positioned to have among the most challenging yet fulfilling of all business enterprises. However, experience teaches us that most…
Workplace InvestigationDetermining the Risk of Data Breaches and Hacking for Your BusinessIf your small or medium-sized business is not internet-dependent, you are in the minority. These days, companies depend on the internet for nearly all aspects of their business, from…
Workplace InvestigationNew Jersey Small Business Owners Should Be Aware of These Anti-Discrimination LawsUnlike bigger operations, small business owners tend to take on many important roles themselves rather than hiring experts such as accountants, lawyers, and human resource directors.…
Workplace InvestigationDon’t Leave Yourself Open to Litigation With a Poorly Written Employment ContractThe goal of an employment contract is to establish a working relationship between an employer and an employee. The vast majority of New Jersey workers, whether they are professionals…
Workplace InvestigationLayoff Mistakes Employers Make — and How to Avoid ThemThis article is for New Jersey owners of small and medium size businesses. With the headlines full of news about the Great Resignation and employers offering prospects everything but…
Workplace InvestigationAs 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 to accommodate their limitations in the workplace when asked to do so. However,…
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…
Workplace InvestigationEmployers: Do Not Dock Workers’ Pay When They Take Short BreaksWe like to bring employers simple tips that can head off problems before they start. Here’s one that comes from a recent decision from the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals, which…
Workplace InvestigationSales Representation Protection Act does Not Apply to Direct EmployeesOur last post explored the legal remedies available to independent sales representatives in New Jersey when a principal is reluctant to pay. But what happens when you’re not…
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…
Aviation LawMy Message to the Lawyer-Pilot Bar AssociationOf Those to Whom Much Is Given The following is adapted from Frank Steinberg’s President’s Message in the Spring 2020 edition of the Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association Journal and is…
Aviation LawFrank Steinberg Quoted in NY Times on Flight RestrictionsFrank Steinberg has long been an advocate for general aviation airports and pilots in New Jersey and its environs. He was recently interviewed by the NY Times to discuss the burden on…
Aviation Law3 Key Reasons You Need an Aviation Attorney When Buying or Selling AircraftIf you’re considering buying or selling an aircraft, working with an experienced aviation attorney to complete your transaction can help prevent costly and unpleasant surprises.…
Aviation LawHow to Appeal a Denial of Your FAA Medical CertificateA medical certificate proves that you met the physical fitness standards outlined by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). A certificate is required to fly solo in any airplane,…
Aviation LawDefending Yourself Against FAA Enforcement Actions With an Aviation AttorneyWe pilots are a rare breed. Just a fraction of one percent of the U.S. population is licensed to fly. When you fly, whether professionally, for business, or for personal travel and…
Workplace InvestigationTake These Steps to Protect Your Valuable Intellectual PropertyYou have a lock on your front door to keep people from stealing your physical property, but do you have adequate security measures in place to protect your intellectual property? Many…
Workplace InvestigationSometimes Boilerplate Provisions in Contracts Really Makes a DifferenceOr…The Eyes of Texas Were Upon the Beauty Consultant From NJ How many contracts have you signed in the course of your business career? Did any of them contain a choice of law…
Business LawDon’t Let Broken Contracts Jeopardize Your New Jersey BusinessContracts are an important part of doing business. As a business owner, you may have contracts with employees, suppliers, vendors, service providers, property owners, municipalities,…
Workplace InvestigationManaging Litigation Risk in the Smaller BusinessPeople who own and operate small firms are positioned to have among the most challenging yet fulfilling of all business enterprises. However, experience teaches us that most…
Workplace InvestigationThe Federal Courts Are Not Calling You for Money 2Online and telephone scammers have gotten extremely bold. Now they are spoofing United States District court telephone numbers to try to bully innocent citizens into parting with…
Aviation LawUnruly Passenger Cases Steinberg Aviation LawThe FAA continues to crack down on unruly passengers on airline flights. Their policy is zero tolerance and they mean it. It does not take much bad behavior to be deemed an “unruly…
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,…