Our founder, Ryan Warden, is a leading authority on emerging employment law issues. His articles frequently feature in the National Law Review and JD Supra, among other national publications. Check back here for timely updates regarding issues that impact New Jersey workers.
Key Takeaways: An experienced Cherry Hill sexual harassment lawyer can help workers seek money for lost wages, emotional distress, punitive damages, and attorneys’ fees, as a result of harassment at work. Each case turns on its own circumstances, and a lawyer can measure the full impact of a claimant’s negative experience, gather proof, and pursue […]
You should be able to report workplace discrimination or raise concerns about illegal or unethical conduct without worrying that your employer will punish you for speaking up. The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) and New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) provide important protections against workplace retaliation. NJLAD prohibits employers from retaliating against employees […]
If you have experienced discrimination, harassment, or retaliation at work in New Jersey, you may have important legal protections under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD). Enacted in 1945, the NJLAD is one of the most comprehensive anti-discrimination laws in the country. It protects workers from discrimination based on certain protected characteristics and prohibits […]
Most people think of sexual harassment when they hear the term “workplace harassment,” but New Jersey employees may experience unlawful harassment in many other forms. Workers can face mistreatment because of their race, religion, disability, national origin, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership status, genetic information, or […]
Employees expect to be evaluated based on their qualifications, performance, and experience. When employment decisions are influenced by a legally protected characteristic instead, the result may be unlawful workplace discrimination. While not every unfair decision violates the law, New Jersey employees have protections against discrimination in many aspects of employment. Key Takeaways A knowledgeable Cherry […]
Many New Jersey workers assume an employer must provide formal notice before changing a job description. The reality is more nuanced. New Jersey law gives employers broad discretion to reshape positions, but that discretion is not unlimited, and the context surrounding the change often matters more than the change itself. At-Will Employment and Employer Authority […]