The economic challenges of 2024 have led to a surge in layoffs across New Jersey, leaving many workers unsure of their rights and options. If you’ve been laid off—or fear you might be—understanding your severance rights is critical to securing your financial future. Swartz Swidler, a trusted name in employment law, has helped countless workers
Being placed on light duty after an injury can be a lifeline for employees who are recovering but not yet able to return to their full duties. However, some employees face unexpected termination while on light duty, often without fully understanding their rights. Being terminated during this vulnerable time can be financially and emotionally overwhelming.
Getting wrongfully terminated is a distressing event, one that may leave you reeling and uncertain about what to do next. However, wrongful termination is also exactly that—wrong and illegal. Knowing your rights, as well as the legal remedies available to you, can help you plot a course and get you the justice you deserve. After
Wrongful termination occurs when an employer illegally fires an employee. This can include terminations based on discrimination, retaliation for protected activities, breaches of contract, or violations of public policy. Understanding your legal rights and the steps you can take if you believe you have been wrongfully terminated is crucial in protecting yourself and seeking justice.
Imagine this: You show up for work one morning, feeling confident and prepared, only to be called into a meeting and told you’re being let go. This happens to millions of Americans each year, and a significant portion may be cases of wrongful termination. Being fired can be stressful and confusing, especially if you believe
Most employers are allowed to fire employees for any reason and at any time. However, employers are not allowed to fire employees for illegal reasons, in violation of public policy, or in breach of an employment contract. For example, employers can’t fire employees based on illegally discriminatory reasons, for serving in the military or on
Most workers in New Jersey are employed at will, which means that they can be fired for nearly any reason and at any time the employer chooses. However, employers can’t fire employees for illegal reasons, in breach of employment contracts, or in a way that violates public policy. Employees who are terminated for an unlawful
Most people are employed at will in New Jersey. This type of employment means that employers can fire employees whenever they want and for nearly any reason. At-will employees can likewise quit their jobs at any time and for any reason. However, employers can’t terminate someone based on an illegal reason or in violation of
If you were recently fired by your employer, you might question whether your employer had the legal right to terminate your employment. In some cases, employers fire workers for illegal reasons or in violation of employment contracts. If you believe that you were fired illegally, the employment attorneys at Swartz Swidler can help you to
The statute of limitations refers to the time period someone has to file a claim from the triggering event that gives rise to that claim. Filing a lawsuit during the statute of limitation time period, which can range anywhere from two to fifteen years depending upon the claim and the applicable law, is a very