Recent Sexual Harassment Cases Are a Reminder: Employees Have Rights at Work
Recent workplace sexual-harassment cases involving Citigroup and several EEOC enforcement actions are an important reminder that employees do not have to tolerate harassment, intimidation, or retaliation on the job.
For example, in January 2026, a former Citigroup managing director sued the bank, alleging sexual harassment by a senior...
What to Do Before Signing a Severance Agreement
You've just been handed a severance agreement. Now what?!
Maybe...
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,...
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...