If you’ve taken the significant step of scheduling a consultation with a sexual harassment attorney, it’s essential to be well-prepared for your appointment. Understanding the nature of sexual harassment and what to expect during the consultation is crucial. At Swartz Swidler, our New Jersey sexual harassment attorneys are here to help you navigate this process,
Experiencing sexual harassment at your workplace in New Jersey can be an emotionally and mentally distressing ordeal. The fear of potential repercussions can cast a shadow over your professional life, making it daunting to address such issues. Moreover, distinguishing between what constitutes illegal sexual harassment and what doesn’t can be a complex task. If you
While most healthcare employers follow the law, some do not and instead engage in fraudulent campaigns against the state or federal government to wrongfully obtain funds they are not entitled to receive. Employees who come forward to report their employers for engaging in healthcare fraud help to save taxpayer money by assisting with the government’s
Multiple federal and state laws protect workers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and all other states against discrimination in the workplace. These laws prohibit employers from discriminating against employees or applicants based on their membership in protected groups. Despite these laws, some employers engage in illegally discriminatory acts or fail to stop the discrimination that others
Realizing that you need to go to inpatient drug or alcohol rehabilitation is a major step on your road to recovery. However, the decision to go to rehab can be difficult when you are worried about your job and whether your decision could result in being fired. Thankfully, you might be protected under two federal
Most people are employed at will in New Jersey and almost all other states. At-will employment means that an employer can decide to terminate an employee whenever the employer wants and for nearly any reason. However, employers can’t legally fire employees for unlawful reasons. When an employer’s reason for firing an employee violates a statute,
Being terminated from your job can be devastating. If you were recently fired, you might wonder whether you have grounds to file a wrongful termination lawsuit against your former employer. However, not all terminations are illegal even when they might seem unfair. Before you file a wrongful termination case, it’s important to understand what qualifies
If you believe your employer terminated you for an illegal reason, you might have grounds to file a wrongful termination claim. Since these types of lawsuits are complex, working with an experienced wrongful termination lawyer at Swartz Swidler might be critical in ensuring you receive the most favorable outcome. Most employees work at will, meaning
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a seminal federal law that establishes the federal minimum wage, the right to overtime pay, recordkeeping requirements, and certain standards for the employment of minors in the U.S. Some of these rights depend on the status of people as employees and whether they are classified as exempt or
If you think that your employer has treated you differently than other employees because of your protected characteristics, you might have grounds to file a discrimination claim. If you have evidence to support your suspicions, an employment discrimination attorney at Swartz Swidler will likely want to speak with you to evaluate your potential case. Here