Category: Employment Law

Both federal and New Jersey law make sexual harassment of members of the LGBT community illegal. Statistics from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission show that 35% of LGBT employees whose sexual orientation is known at work are victims of harassment on the job. No matter what form sexual harassment takes, you may be entitled to financial compensation when you can prove that you were the victim of it at work. It can be difficult to come forward, but you can[…] Read More

If you have been wrongfully terminated, one of the first questions on your mind is how long the process will take. It is a fair question, and an important one, because the timeline affects everything from your financial planning to your emotional stamina. Wrongful termination cases in New Jersey vary significantly in duration, and a number of factors determine whether your case resolves in months or stretches past the two-year mark. The Pre-litigation Phase Before a lawsuit is ever filed,[…] Read More

Getting fired is often a traumatic experience, more so if you feel you were wrongfully terminated. Although New Jersey follows the concept of “employment at will,” this does not mean that employers have free rein to fire any employee as they wish. What you do in the days and weeks after a firing can make all the difference in whether your wrongful termination claim succeeds. By taking deliberate steps to preserve evidence, clarify the reason for your termination, and get[…] Read More

Although there is some overlap between discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, each of these is a separate legal theory that may allow you to file a lawsuit against your employer. You may be filing a lawsuit under the same civil rights statute, but using different legal theories. The common theme among all of these is that if your employer has broken the law, you may be entitled to substantial financial compensation. What Is Discrimination? Discrimination exists when your employer has subjected[…] Read More

If your New Jersey employer wants to reduce your wages, you may have rights and legal recourse under New Jersey employment law—let us help you determine what steps you can take to protect yourself. Is It Legal for Employers to Cut My Pay in New Jersey? In most circumstances, employers in New Jersey can legally reduce your pay: New Jersey operates under “at-will” employment laws, which means employers can modify the terms of employment, including wages, at any time and[…] Read More