Can employer not hire me with an arrest on file but no disposition ?

I do not think the answer to this question is as simple as some of the other people who responded. At the end of April 2012, the U.S. Equal...

Conscientious Employee. Protection Act

It may be possible but you have to show two things. First, you have to demonstrate that you had a reasonable belief that the violations you...

I was out on disability from work. When I returned to work I was demoted and another person was promoted to my position.

We need more information. How long were you out on disability? In general, in New Jersey, employers are required to provide at least some amount...

How long does pregancy discrimination claims last

The next step would be for your attorney to make a settlement demand. If he or she has already done so and has not received a satisfactory...

Can we file a lawsuit on an employee who works for us (NJ based company) but is working at our client site in California?

If your contract with the employee had a forum selection clause then you would have a much better chance of being able to sue in NJ. Since it...

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My NJ employer required I sign a non compete after starting my new position and I am wondering if it can be enforced?

Given that it is limited to one town, it sounds like a non-compete that a court would be more likely to enforce. In addition, two years is not...

My employee discr. case has been in investigation with civil rights for months.What if my statute of limitations to sue runs out

In general, there is no reason for you to go through the Division on Civil Rights. The Division takes a long time and you are not required to go...

I need an lawyer dealing with EEO cases

The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination requires an employer to consider a reasonable accommodation before firing an employee with a disability. ...

If my windshield is cracked while driving to work during a state of emergency in NJ, is it my employers responsibility?

No, it is not your employer's responsibility. As others have suggested, file a claim with your auto insurer.

Need employment lawyer familiar with railroad collective bargaining agreement. NJT Transit.

As you are doing, your first step is to try to obtain reinstatement through the collective bargaining process. With regard to the underlying...