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Were You Forced To Quit- Understanding Constructive Discharge

Were You Forced To Quit? Understanding Constructive Discharge

Wrongful TerminationBy John PalmerOctober 20, 2017

It is fairly common for some employees to quit their jobs because they find the working conditions to be intolerable. A constructive discharge occurs when an employee is forced to quit because of working conditions that are illegal. Even if you quit your job, you may have valid grounds to file a wrongful termination lawsuit

Can I Be Fired Because of My Tattoos-

Can I Be Fired Because of My Tattoos?

DiscriminationBy John PalmerOctober 6, 2017

If you have tattoos, you might wonder if it is legal for your employer to fire you because of them or to make you cover them while you are working. Whether or not your employer can fire you for your tattoos or require you to cover them will depend on the dress code and grooming

Common-Mistakes-Employers-Make-Concerning-The-Older-Workers-Protection-Act

Common Mistakes Employers Make Concerning The Older Workers’ Protection Act

DiscriminationBy John PalmerSeptember 22, 2017

Many employment law attorneys receive requests to review severance offers. If you have received a severance offer, you may want to have your offer reviewed by an experienced attorney at Swartz Swidler to make certain that it complies with the requirements of the Older Workers’ Benefit Protection Act, or the OWBPA. Roughly half of all

7 Things You Didn’t Know About Pregnancy Discrimination

DiscriminationBy John PalmerSeptember 8, 2017

If you are pregnant and employed, you are protected by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. This law protects working women who become pregnant by prohibiting discrimination based on pregnancy. Despite this law, some employers still discriminate against pregnant workers. If you believe that you have been the victim of pregnancy discrimination, the attorneys at Swartz Swidler

What You Shouldn't Say To An Employment Lawyer

What You Shouldn’t Say To An Employment Lawyer

UncategorizedBy John PalmerAugust 25, 2017

You may believe that you have an excellent legal claim against your employer because you have researched your issue and have found a lawyer that you believe is right for your case. When that lawyer says no, you try again. That lawyer also declines to represent you, leaving you to wonder what was wrong. It

7 Things Restaurant Employees Should Look Out For

7 Things Restaurant Employees Should Look Out For

Minimum WageBy John PalmerAugust 18, 2017

With the changes brought on by the new administration, there are multiple legal issues that may come to the forefront in employment law for the restaurant industry in 2017. Here are some areas that the employment law team at Swartz Swidler believes that you should watch. Joint-employer liability Liability issues in a case that is

What Can The Family Medical Leave Act Be Used For-

What Can The Family Medical Leave Act Be Used For?

Family Medical Leave ActBy John PalmerAugust 11, 2017

The Family and Medical Leave Act is a federal law that applies to employers that have 50 or more employees working within a 75-mile radius. This law mandates that covered employers allow their employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave from work each year to care for their own medical conditions or

Establishing a Prima Facie Case of Discrimination Under Title VII

Establishing a Prima Facie Case of Discrimination Under Title VII

Title VII of the Civil RIghts Act of 1964By John PalmerAugust 4, 2017

In Latin, prima facie means at first glance. When a litigant is in court, he or she can make a prima facie case by submitting evidence that would be enough to support his or her allegations if they were believed by the jury or judge. When a worker sues his or her employer for discrimination

Learn The Laws For Tipped Employees In New Jersey

Learn The Laws For Tipped Employees In New Jersey

Employment AttorneyBy John PalmerJuly 28, 2017

If you are one of the numerous employees in New Jersey who receive tips, it is important for you to understand the laws that apply to tipped employees. There are wage and hour laws that apply specifically to tipped employees, giving you some protection. If you believe that your employer has violated the laws for

5 Things You Need To Know About Employment Class Action Lawsuits

5 Things You Need To Know About Employment Class Action Lawsuits

Class Action, DiscriminationBy John PalmerJuly 14, 2017

Employment class actions involve massive cases that sometimes involve damages that range into the millions of dollars for violating employers. A class action results when multiple employees endure the same workplace discrimination or other employment law violation and join together in a single large case against the employer. Class action lawsuits can help the victims

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