I believe I was terminated in retaliation for brining ethics charges against my boss and I need to know if I have a case.

In New Jersey, you have the Conscientious Employee Protection Act which provides protection for "whistleblowers" even in private companies....

I am being harassed at work, the union is no help nor the lawyer they provided, all after my boss got caught not paying me OT.

Retaliation for making a good faith complaint about unpaid overtime is illegal. However, you will need to speak with an attorney of your choosing...

I have Tenants that bounced their 1st months rent and security check, they moved in and will not return calls OR pay us.

If you have filed for eviction, that is all you can do.

A few of my coworkers typed the "N" word on a piece of paper and indirectly gave it to me. What action can I take about this?

I'm sorry to hear you were treated like that. It is sometimes a difficult call whether a situation has become bad enough to create a "hostile work...

It is legal, but you have to be careful where you point them so as not to cause yourself any invasion of privacy issues (e.g. not at a bedroom...

Where should I file a discrimination lawsuit? Federal or State court?

Most likely, federal. I usually choose federal court. However, there may be reasons to proceed in state court instead of federal and that would...

Have chronic back pain since 2007. Last 3 weeks constant severe back pain. The symptoms have worsened.

Does your employer have a short term disability leave? In NJ, you also have state temporary disability benefits. Of course, this will require...

After working for this company for 20 years,can they tell me I can't work after the found a criminal record that's 23 years old

Although in an at-will employment environment, you can be terminated at any time for any reason or no reason at all, this doesn't sound right to...

Do I need an attorney?

If you have developed back pain because of your work conditions, you should consult an attorney who specializes in workers compensation. Employers...

Can/Should I consult a lawyer about fighting an LWD Unemployment overpayment claim?

You definitely require legal assistance to help you get out from underneath this debt. You will not be eligible for receiving additional...