Losing your job can be devastating. While employers may fire employees for nearly any reason and at any time, they are not allowed to terminate workers for a prohibited purpose such as discrimination. If your employer wrongfully fired you, you may have legal rights to recover damages. Among the damages that you might be able
Millions of people in the U.S. who have mental health issues are able to live happy and successful lives. However, people whose mental health conditions are severe may have difficulty in meeting their basic needs, including finding and keeping jobs. Most employers in the private sector employee people on an at-will basis. This means that
The IRS has a tax whistleblower reward program to incentivize reporting of tax fraud and tax evasion. Through the program, whistleblowers may be able to recover rewards of a percentage of the total amount that the IRS recovers as a result of their reports. The attorneys at Swartz Swidler are able to assist whistleblowers who
If you have been terminated from your job, you have rights. You have the right to receive your final check and you might be eligible for unemployment compensation and severance pay. You also have the choice to continue your health insurance coverage. The attorneys at Swartz Swidler might help you to understand the rights that
Some types of jobs in New Jersey and Pennsylvania require workers to be on call during their off-hours so that they can return to work on short notice. Many of these workers are people who have troubleshooting skills or expertise that may be needed to keep the companies running. While these employees may be on
Federal law requires some employers to pay their workers for the time that they are not working. They must generally pay their employees for their time if they control how the workers spend their time. This compensation might be for the time that you spend traveling for your company and the time that you spend
Many people in New Jersey and Pennsylvania are classified as independent contractors. Independent contractors are typically people who are able to work from anywhere at times that they choose. They are able to use their own resources and tools and work for several companies. Often, they are paid flat fees or by the project. Employees
Per diem is an allowance that is paid to workers by the day for the expenses that they incur while they are engaged in business-related travel. The expenses that might be covered by per diem pay include meals, tips, lodging, taxis, and others. Per diem pay might also be given to cover incidentals such as
If you are currently dealing with an employment-related issue, you might benefit from retaining an employment lawyer. An experienced employment law attorney can help you to learn about federal and state laws governing wrongful termination, defamation, wage disputes, discrimination, and other employment issues. The attorneys at Swartz Swidler assist workers who are involved in many
Employment law deals with the employer-employee relationship and all of the obligations and rights within it. It covers all aspects of the employment relationship beginning with recruitment and applications up to and through termination. Many disputes that involve companies relate to employee rights. Employment law includes multiple areas, including the following: Wrongful termination Discrimination Workplace