Response to COVID Harassment

As the novel COVID-19 virus continues to spread tension across the nation, laws continue to be put in place to deal with the consequences. One such unfortunate symptom the virus has brought with it, is a staggering number of reports of discrimination and xenophobia that several lawyers say they haven’t seen since the aftermath of…

Workers’ Compensation during COVID-19

Across the country, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic fallout, millions of employees continue to work. While some became “remote” working from the comfort of their homes, others still have to go into work. These “essential” employees confront the risk of contracting COVID-19 at work.  Emergency legislation on federal, state, and local…

COVID-19 Termination

With the coronavirus pandemic at large, and shelter-in-place rules sweeping the country, many businesses have found themselves being forced to shut down hiring and turning to furloughs or layoffs just to stay afloat. Now millions of U.S. workers are being furloughed as the coronavirus has brought the economy to a virtual standstill and left nearly 25 million…

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Practice Areas

Employment DiscriminationThe New Jersey Law Against Discrimination and Federal statutes prohibit wrongful firing, harassment and retaliation by your supervisor, boss or co-worker. Learn more about how we can help you see justice. Wrongful Termination If you’ve been fired due to discrimination, breach of contract, whistleblower retaliation or another wrongful way, we’ll work with you to…

Workplace Safety Protocols During a Crisis

Workplace Safety Protocols During a Crisis When Covid-19 first hit New Jersey, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 192 in order to combat rising case numbers. EO 192 mandates specific health and safety standards to protect workers and customers during the pandemic. This past year, we have learned just how important it is to have consistent…

Expansion of the NJ WARN Act

Expansion of the NJ WARN Act At the beginning of 2020, Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey signed Senate Bill 3170. This senate bill significantly modified and amended the NJ WARN Act. Now, with the expansion of the NJ WARN Act, New Jersey is the first state in the nation to require severance pay for…

Remote Workplace Harassment

Remote Workplace Harassment Still Happens from Home A recent report from the EEOC noted when workplaces are decentralized or remote, employees may feel unaccountable for their behavior and actions. Furthermore, employees working remotely may mistakenly believe that the standard workplace policies and behavioral expectations do not apply. All of this paired with the relaxed monitoring…