An employee signs an employment agreement. How does he protect himself from a frivolous claim that would cost money to defend?

I have never heard of such insurance. If the claim is truly frivolous as defined by law, then you can file a motion with the court at the end of...

I was fired after making a complaint about my manager to hr. prior to my complaint I never was written up

It might be legal. It might not. Your post does not provide enough information to say either way. As my colleague notes, you need to write out, in...

I work for a non profit and was given a letter by my supervisor stating that the "board" has put me on "notice"?

Based on the limited information you supply, you do not yet have a lawsuit. You may if the board proceeds to terminate you. I urge you to invest in...

To NJ Employment lawyers: Can I claim from the defendant the lawyers' Fee I paid in a Pre suit settlement??

Your question is unclear since I can't make out if you have settled it or not. You really need to speak to your attorney.

I've just been terminated by my company and offered 7 weeks severance after 2 years of employment. Can I ask for more?

Asking never hurts, but the company is under no obligation to do more with the few facts that you present. You may have leverage to demand more if...

Filing Complaints with Local Committees

If you are having a dispute over fees with an attorney in New Jersey, the attorney is required to offer you fee arbitration. If you accept...

Are Appellate and Supreme Court Decisions

Generally speaking, appellate courts will issue opinions throughout the year. Supreme Courts tend to take summer breaks.

Can I sue my ex employer for making me pay part of my hospitalization when I started working with her a year in?

Based on the limited information you supply, you may have a claim under ERISA. You may also have a claim under the NJ Law Against Discrimination. I...

A case or not a case?

My colleagues have provided useful responses to this question, but let me add a little more insight. A big part of a decision to take a case is the...

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Is there such a thing as a lawyer who helps you because its the right thing to do and they do the right thing?

Just a general note in response to the first part of your post: A law firm is a business, not a charity and not a public service. It's objective...

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