Blog: Employment Law

By You wake up already feeling overwhelmed. Maybe your chest tightens before your commute down Route 38, or your mind races as you pull into a parking lot near Moorestown Mall or a downtown office near Camden Waterfront. You are not alone. More importantly, you are not without protection. If you are dealing with anxiety or depression and worried about your job, now is the time to understand your rights and take action. A...

By the When you lose your job unfairly due to discrimination or Consider these questions as you prepare for your upcoming appointment with an employment lawyer. When Do You Need an Employment Lawyer in New Jersey: Signs It Is Time to Seek Legal Help? If you recently reported discrimination or harassment at work and were fired or pushed out as a result, you may be dealing with illegal retaliation. Employers are prohibited from punishing...

Let’s be honest, this situation hits a nerve fast. You’ve been putting in the time. You know your role inside and out. Then suddenly, a new hire walks in and you find out they’re making more money than you for doing the same job. It feels unfair. It feels personal. And most importantly, it makes you question whether something illegal is happening. Before you brush it off or assume nothing can be done, you should...

It is February 2026. For many of us in Burlington, Camden, and across New Jersey, the office is no longer a physical cubicle. It is a laptop on a kitchen table, a spare bedroom, or a corner of a coffee shop. The remote work revolution brought flexibility, but it also brought a troubling new reality: harassment didn't disappear when we left the building; it just went digital. Instead of unwanted physical touches by the water...

The sudden shift in the atmosphere at your workplace in Moorestown or Camden can be subtle at first. One day you are a valued member of the team, and the next, you are being left out of critical meetings at your Burlington County office or receiving unexplained disciplinary warnings. This change often happens immediately after you have raised a concern about safety, reported harassment, or questioned the legality of a company practice. The fear that...

If you were wrongfully terminated right before the New Year, you’re not alone. In fact, December layoffs and sudden firings often spike because budgets reset, schedules change, and employers make quick decisions that can cross legal lines. This guide walks you through practical, easy-to-follow steps to take right now. It also explains when a termination may be illegal, what evidence matters most, and how an What Does “Wrongfully Terminated” Mean In New Jersey?...

As an employment lawyer While the length and complexity of the case may change the details of what is required in the timeline, I generally recommend that it include: The full name, address, contact information (but not work email or phone), employer name, location, their job title; A description of the other people mentioned in the event timeline, such as their title, whether they are a supervisor; The timeline of important events organized chronologically. What...

Sexual harassment is a pressing issue that can take various forms, including physical conduct, verbal remarks, and the increasingly prevalent inappropriate texts in today’s digital age. In New Jersey, like many other states, the law strictly prohibits all forms of workplace harassment, including sexual harassment. This article aims to delve into the legal implications of inappropriate texts as a form of sexual harassment in the workplace, providing valuable insights to both employers and employees in...

Workplace harassment can take many forms, including verbal abuse, physical intimidation, and discrimination. Everyone deserves to work in an environment that is free from harassment, discrimination, and other forms of mistreatment. If you believe that you are working in a hostile work environment in New Jersey, it is important to understand your rights and know when you can sue your employer. What is a hostile work environment? When an employer or co-workers do things that...

New Jersey is an at-will state, which means that the employee-employer agreement is at-will and not necessarily long-term. Either person may cancel their contract at any time. At-will employees don’t sign contracts and are not a part of a union. While employers may be able to fire an at-will employee without cause, they cannot fire them for certain reasons. At-Will Protections Even in an at-will agreement, employers can’t fire an employee for any...