Wrongful Termination in New Jersey: What Actually Qualifies Under NJ Law?
If you were fired and it feels unfair, you’re not alone. Many employees in New Jersey believe they were “wrongfully terminated.” But under New Jersey law, not every unfair firing is illegal.
So what actually qualifies as wrongful termination in New Jersey?
This guide explains how...
Hostile Work Environment Claims in New Jersey: What Employees (and Employers) Should Know
“Hostile work environment” is one of those legal phrases people hear a lot, but it’s not always clear what counts and what doesn’t. In our experience at Erdal Employment Law, LLC, these claims most often come up in sexual harassment cases, but they can involve any protected characteristic (such as sex,...
Why Employee Handbooks Actually Matter for Professional Services
If you run a law firm, financial advisory practice, doctor's office, medical group, or hospital department, your people are the business. Clients (or patients) don't just buy expertise, they buy the experience of working with your team.
That's why an employee handbook isn't some item on a dusty HR...
“Excessive and Indicative of Unfair Prejudice”: The Second Circuit rejects the first jury verdict of over $2.5 million, and upholds the second jury verdict of $1.00 (Yes, one dollar).
Recently, the Second Circuit issued a decision on a case brought by Fortesa Qorrolli against her former employer, Metropolitan Dental Associates, for sex discrimination and sexual harassment. What made this ruling particularly unique was that...
Third Circuit to Plaintiff: “Let’s Be Blunt, You Can’t Bring This Failure to Hire Claim Under CREAMMA.”
That's essentially what the Court told the plaintiff in Zanetich v. Wal-Mart Stores East, Inc. In that case, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals held that the Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act, or "CREAMMA," did not provide a private cause of action for a job applicant...
New Jersey Enacted the Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights. Is Your Business in Compliance?
Recently, New Jersey passed the Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights. The Legislature found that over 130,000 temporary workers are employed by staffing agencies throughout the state, many of whom were unprotected or treated differently as compared to permanent employees. ....
New Jersey’s Division on Civil Rights Provides Guidance Following 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis
On June 30, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, ruling that under the First Amendment’s protections for religious expression, a website designer was shielded from making wedding websites for same-sex couples.
Jury Reaches Multi-Million Dollar Verdict for Discrimination and Retaliation.
And the Court did not overturn the verdict.
Employers that do not address employment discrimination or harassment claims are left potentially liable for such a significant result. The plaintiff’s attorney put it this way:
Non-competes may disproportionately affect women and people of color
Women and minorities may suffer even more disadvantages in the workplace due to non-compete agreements. This is according to a recent article in USA Today, which brings to light an important consideration related to such provisions.
Already,...
EEOC Fines Social Services Agency $320,000 for Sexual Harassment and Sex Discrimination
Recently, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reached an agreement with Rural Office of Community Services Inc., a South Dakota social services agency, requiring them to pay $320,000 to several female employees who claimed that the company was responsible for sexual harassment and sex discrimination.