Which is the difference between hiking a claim with state agency or hiring private counsel. Which is more to my benefit?

The answer to your question depends upon the type of claim you have and the likelihood of a settlement (before you have to file a claim). There...

Is it discrimination if your manager says they will not hire a woman for a specific job?

I cannot imagine a job at a law firm where being male would be a bona fide occupational qualification. For that reason, you should certainly seek...

New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination requires that employers provide you with reasonable accommodations of your disability (medical condition),...

Can I pursue a Pro-Bono attorney for unpaid OT, skimmed wages, and providing false statements for background checks?

Pro Bono means that the attorney does the work for free and gets paid nothing. There are few (if any) lawyers willing to do work for free;...

What are signs of elder discrimination at work?

Age discrimination manifests itself in many different ways so there may are countless examples of such discrimination. The easiest way to...

Do I need an employment lawyer.

Let me start by saying that New Jersey is an at-will employment state meaning that you can be fired for any reason or no reason at all as long as...

My husband's new manager who used to be a peer doesn't like him. He's threatening to fire him for something you get a write up 4

While New Jersey is an at-will employment state meaning you can be fired for any reason or no reason at all, you cannot be fired for an unlawful...

Can my supervisor consider a belligerent joke funny when he says "bend over for a bonus" or "this room is for white only" is th?

You should definitely find a plaintiff's employment attorney in your area and consult with him/her for advice on how to best handle this situation....

Can I sue my ex employer for discrimination?

You may have a claim but additional information is necessary. You should know that employers in New Jersey are required to provide employees with...

Wrongful termination lawyer

If your employer has 50 or more employees, you are entitled to 12 weeks unpaid leave to care for your own serious medical condition under the FMLA...