Disability discrimination

The EEOC's website can be found at www.EEOC.gov. You may have a viable ADA (and NJ LAD) failure to accommodate/retaliation case, depending on the...

If half the overtime attorneys rule me exempt and the other half rule me non-exempt should I be concerned?

You probably have a case that's a close call. You should find a Florida atty experienced in wage and hour law and follow his or her advice.

I was off from work for 8 weeks for spinal sutgery I am healed and Thursday received my release to go back on Monday.

You may have rights under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) that are being ignored by your employer. You should consult with an experienced...

I've been with a company less than 3 months.

Employers may legally discipline employees provided that the motivation behind the discipline is not a protected class (such as race, religion,...

I am considering filing for wrongful discharge - where should I file?

Typically, the state in which you worked or primarily worked is the state where an employment-based claim is filed. Choice of law and choice of...

Do I have a case against my employer for keeping me on medical hold from work with little or no basis?

You should consider filing a claim with the EEOC/NJDCR alleging perceived disability discrimination. The EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity...

Hi there, I was working with a company and had a question, they told me to email their lawyer and I did....

The attorney should have put the fee agreement in writing. At the very least, the attorney should have told you the terms of the proposed...

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Is my employer required to keep personnel information private after separation of employment?

While defamation claims are difficult to bring against a former employer due to what is commonly referred to as a "qualified privilege," this...

What are New Jersey Labor Laws concerning lunch and breaks

Absent child labor laws coming into play, i am not aware of any NJ law requiring lunch breaks (though lunch breaks could be a "reasonable...

If you are a "non-exempt" employee, you are entitled to be compensated for each and every hour that you work. Automatic deductions for lunch...