Something doesn’t feel right. You’re doing the work—maybe even more than your peers—but recognition, respect, or even basic decency seems out of reach. At first, you might chalk it up to company culture or a bad manager. But when patterns emerge, it’s natural to wonder: Am I experiencing workplace discrimination? If you’ve asked yourself this,
You’ve built a career, earned respect, and gathered experience—yet now you’re being told you’re “too senior,” “not tech-savvy,” or “not quite the right fit anymore.” Whether it’s subtle exclusion or a blatant layoff, age discrimination in the workplace can be devastating. And it’s more common—and more illegal—than many realize. If you’re 40 or older and
Your workplace should be a place of safety, respect, and opportunity—not fear or frustration. But when discrimination enters the picture, even your dream job can turn toxic. If you’re being treated unfairly because of who you are—not how you perform—you may need an employment discrimination lawyer in NJ to help you take your power back.
Facing workplace discrimination can be overwhelming. Whether you’ve been denied a promotion, harassed, or wrongfully terminated because of your race, age, gender, disability, or another protected characteristic—what you’ve experienced may be illegal. The good news? You don’t have to figure it out on your own. Swartz Swidler LLC offers free, confidential legal strategy calls to
Unpaid overtime is one of the most common—and often overlooked—violations of employee rights in the workplace. Many New Jersey workers clock in extra hours every week, unaware they’re entitled to time-and-a-half for the effort. Others know their rights but fear retaliation if they speak up. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. This legal guide
Taking time off work for a serious medical reason, whether for yourself or a loved one, is often a period filled with stress and uncertainty. The last thing any employee wants to worry about during such a time is whether their job will be safe or if they’ll face negative consequences from their employer. Questions
Introduction: Can Your Job Follow You After You Leave? You’re ready for a new chapter—maybe you’re switching companies, launching your own business, or simply leaving a toxic workplace behind. But then you remember that document you signed when you were hired: something about not working for a competitor or contacting clients. Suddenly, what seemed like
Introduction: Don’t Just Sign—Negotiate You’ve just been let go. You’re feeling stunned, maybe even relieved, and now you’re staring at a severance agreement on your desk. It promises a few weeks of pay if you sign—and quickly. But before you pick up that pen, stop. What many workers don’t realize is that severance agreements are
Introduction: You Don’t Have to Endure Harassment in Silence If you’re reading this, chances are something doesn’t feel right at work—and that feeling is valid. Maybe it’s an offhand comment that crossed the line. Or repeated behaviors that make you feel unsafe, disrespected, or targeted. Experiencing workplace harassment is more than uncomfortable; it can erode
Introduction Since 2020, remote and hybrid work arrangements have become far more common throughout the US, New Jersey included. Another occurrence is return-to-office protocol, leaving many employees wondering: Can my employer force me to return to the office? Several factors are key in determining whether a forced return is legal, including employment contracts, company