If a person signed a agreement not to sue their employer, but the person was tricked into believing that the company.

Generally, you would still be bound by a non disclosure agreement even if the company violated the agreement. However, you could sue the company...

At the termination of my employment, is my employer, or the health insurance company, supposed to give me notice of COBRA?

If there is a third-party administrator for the health care plan, then the third-party administrator sends the notice. Otherwise, your employer...

Should I sign a separation agreement after being laid off due to medical leave? Do I deserve severance?

Even though you are not covered by the FMLA, you may have a disability discrimination/failure to accommodate claim, which you could use to leverage...

Yes, this is illegal. Whether you pursue it depends on what, if any, damages you suffered as a result. You should consult with an attorney to...

Which is more effective in this situation - department of labor wage claim vs employment attorney wage claim ?

The course of action you choose will depend on the amount of money you are owed and whether you were an IC or an employee. Invest in a private...

This is a workplace harassment question. I am the employee and the offending activity is from my direct supervisor.

I agree with my colleagues. You may have a sexual harassment claim. Your best course of action is to write out a chronology of incidents with...

Rumors of layoffs are abounding at my company. What are my rights as an at will employee regarding notice and severance?

New York State's WARN Act requires employers with as few as 50 employees to provide 90 days' notice of a layoff of as few as 25 employees at a...

Can an employer be held responsible for failing/ignoring to implement reasonable accommodation and why?

Yes, your employer may be required to provide you with a reasonable accommodation under federal and state law. Consult privately with an employment...

I am pregnant worried about my boss is looking to let me go.

It is illegal for your employer to let you go because you are pregnant if you are able to do the job. Consult with an employment attorney ASAP.

Will I be able to get anything out of this scenario? Do I need an employment lawyer?

Employment in New Jersey is at will, which means you or the employer can end the relationship at any time or any reason or no reason, so long as...