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Employment Attorneys In Mount Laurel, NJ

When employees who work for companies in Mount Laurel, New Jersey encounter illegal employment actions at their jobs, they might not understand their rights and legal options. The discrimination and employment attorneys at Swartz Swidler are committed to helping employees who have been the victims of illegal workplace conduct to achieve justice and protect their rights. We have a deep understanding of the many different state and federal employment laws and regulations and are focused on helping our clients assert their employee rights.

Based on our extensive experience in representing plaintiffs in class-action lawsuits, we have developed a thorough knowledge of the regulations that apply to many industries and use a combination of our knowledge and experience to help our clients achieve the outcomes they deserve. Over our years of representing employees, we secured a highly successful record on behalf of our clients and have built a reputation as dedicated and formidable plaintiff’s attorneys in all areas of employment law. We believe that maintaining good communication with our clients is a key factor in achieving the most favorable outcomes possible for their cases, and we prioritize communication with our clients. Attorneys Richard Swartz and Justin Swidler lead our team of employment lawyers and are available to talk about the issues you are facing and what is happening in your case at any time.

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Employment Attorneys in Mount Laurel, NJ

In Mount Laurel, non-exempt, statutory employees have the right to be paid at least the minimum wage for each hour worked and to receive an overtime premium for every hour worked above 40 in a week. This protection derives from both the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the New Jersey State Wage and Hour Law. While the FLSA mandates employers pay a minimum of $7.25 per hour to non-exempt workers, the protection under New Jersey’s law is broader. In New Jersey, the minimum state hourly wage as of Jan. 1, 2023, is $14.13. Since the state minimum wage is higher than the federal minimum wage, employers operating in Mount Laurel must pay at least the state minimum wage to their non-exempt workers.

Our attorneys help people who have not received at least the minimum wage to recover the wages they are owed. We also help people recover overtime compensation when they have not received the overtime premium when working more than 40 hours in a week. Some employers purposely misclassify non-exempt workers as exempt employees to try to evade the minimum wage and overtime requirements. When that occurs, we fight for our clients to be classified correctly and recover all of the wages they should have been paid.

Discrimination and Harassment Attorneys in Mount Laurel, NJ

Multiple federal laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), and others protect applicants and employees with protected characteristics from illegal discrimination in the workplace. The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) likewise offers protection to workers in the state against unlawful discrimination based on their membership in protected groups. Some of the protected characteristics for which discrimination is prohibited include the following:

  • Sexual orientation
  • Genetic information
  • Sex
  • Pregnancy
  • Gender identity
  • Race
  • Citizenship status
  • Color
  • Disability
  • Religion
  • National origin

In some cases, the NJLAD offers greater protection than the corresponding federal anti-discrimination laws. Our attorneys can help determine whether to file a discrimination charge with the state or federal agency. Harassment of employees based on their protected characteristics is also an illegal form of discrimination. If you have faced illegal discrimination or harassment in the workplace, you should talk to our New Jersey employment law firm today for more information about your rights.

Whistleblower Attorneys in Mount Laurel, NJ

Numerous state and federal whistleblower laws protect employees who report illegal conduct committed by their employers against various state and federal agencies. If you have non-public knowledge about a large-scale scheme by your employer against the government, you might have grounds to file a whistleblower lawsuit. These laws also prohibit employers from retaliating against workers for filing whistleblower claims or for participating in agency-led investigations. Our lawyers represent people who report their employer’s illegal actions and those who have suffered illegal retaliation. A New Jersey employment attorney at Swartz Swidler can review your case and help you understand whether you have a merited claim.

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Contact Our New Jersey Employment Law Firm

If you think your employer has engaged in unlawful employment actions against you or someone else in the workplace, you should consult the experienced employment attorneys in NJ at Swartz Swidler. We offer free consultations and can be reached at (856) 685-7420 or via our contact form. Contact us today, and we will respond to your request shortly.

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Our Locations

Haddonfield Headquarters

9 Tanner Street, Ste. 101
Haddonfield, NJ 08033

Phone: (856) 685-7420
Fax: (856) 685-7417

Philadelphia Satellite Office

123 South 22nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Phone: (215) 995-2733

Our Locations

Haddonfield Headquarters

9 Tanner Street, Ste. 101
Haddonfield, NJ 08033

Phone: (856) 685-7420
Fax: (856) 685-7417

Philadelphia Satellite Office

123 South 22nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Phone: (215) 995-2733