Wrongful Termination

Most of us already understand that we may have to give up certain personal freedoms when we take on a new job. For example, we may be required to work on holidays or weekends. Some of us may be asked to wear a uniform or conform to certain dress code regulations....

The U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is the federal agency tasked with ensuring that employers do not engage in discriminatory practices. Generally, workplace discrimination laws protect individuals from unfair treatment based on their race, color, sex,...

In a previous blog post, we discussed how New Jersey employees are protected from retaliatory discharge by their employers for simply pointing out wrongdoing within their businesses. This so-called "whistleblower's protection" is meant to preserve the rights of...

Unfortunately, New Jersey is considered an "at will" work state. This means that an employer can fire a non-contract employee with or without cause and almost every situation. However, a relatively new law enacted in 2007 addresses the issue when employees are fired...

On Aug. 6, the city Council of Hoboken, New Jersey, voted to authorize the mayor to settle a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by a former city employee. The lawsuit stems from an alleged disagreement between the mayor and a woman hired by the city as its...

Employees often notice when things seem wrong at work and should feel free to address their concerns with their employers without fearing repercussions. Of course, one of the worst repercussions they can face is being fired even though they did nothing wrong and were...

A Berlin, New Jersey, woman has sued her former employer for wrongful termination. According to the woman's complaint, she was fired in retaliation for drawing attention to bias in the workplace.In 2007, the plaintiff says she was employed as a marketing consultant...

Settlement has been reached in a case against the Cape May County Board of Freeholders in the amount of $775,000. A U.S. district judge has offered his approval, and all outstanding claims, including sanctions, have been settled.The case involved a former employee's...

Many age discrimination and similar workplace discrimination cases never make it to trial. Employers are often eager to avoid litigation, and the victim’s attorney can negotiate a fair settlement in many cases. Settlements typically include a financial payment...

A former employee of a New Jersey food truck says that he was fired as revenge for complaining about being overworked and underpaid. The man says he was forced to work up to 70 hours per week without getting overtime pay. He has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit in...