Employment Law
Comprehensive Employment Law Representation

We represent employees in employment issues involving the following:

• Employment discrimination
• Wrongful termination
• Employment dispute litigation
• Employment contracts
• Non-compete and non-disclosure agreements
• Preparation of employee handbooks/policies for companies
• Unemployment appeals
• Other employment issues

Employment Discrimination

We have represented employees and defended employers in discrimination matters including sex/gender discrimination, race discrimination, age discrimination, sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination, disability discrimination and whistleblower retaliation. We have comprehensive knowledge of the various state and federal laws applicable to employee rights and discrimination, including:

• FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act)
• FLA (Family Leave Act)
• LAD (Law Against Discrimination)
• ADA (American's with Disabilities Act)
• CEPA (Conscientious Employee Protection Act - whistleblower protection)

We also recognize the emotional distress a victim who has been wrongfully discharged undergoes. Discrimination claims must be prosecuted carefully and thoughtfully. We have the knowledge and experience to protect the legitimate interests of an employer who has been unfairly accused of discriminatory treatment or to champion the rights of an innocent employee.

Employment Contracts

We assist employees and employers in negotiating, drafting and reviewing employment agreements that satisfy state and federal requirements, as well as provide for protection of our clients’ interests. We handle the following:

• Employment agreements
• Non-compete agreements
• Non-disclosure agreements
• Employment termination agreements
• Severance agreements
• Breach of employment contracts

Unemployment Appeals

If you have been fired or forced to quit, and then have been denied unemployment benefits, you have the right to appeal, this must be done quickly to preserve your rights. Employers often try avoid paying unemployment benefits by claiming you quit on your own or were guilty of misconduct. Do not try to handle the appeal yourself. You need an experience professional on your side.

The process to appeal an adverse unemployment benefits decision is not complex. We will represent you for a reasonable flat fee in the initial appeal process, which usually involves a telephonic or in person hearing. If you need to appeal to a higher Court, we also charge a reasonable flat fee.

To learn more about our employment law work, contact our office.