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January 2013
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New Jersey Law Against Discrimination Retaliation Claims

Many people suffer discrimination in the workplace but are hesitant to complain because they are concerned that their employer or supervisor may engage in some form of retaliation.  The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) specifically prohibits an employer from exacting retribution against an employee for reporting discrimination based on traits like gender, race, sex Read More

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The Challenge of Selecting a New Jersey Employment Law Attorney

An employee may be subject to a hostile work environment based on one’s religion, the demand that one submit to unwelcome sexual advances by a supervisor or other forms of employment discrimination, but many employees are not sure how to proceed.  While the employee should seek redress by speaking to the party engaging in the Read More

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Sex or Gender Discrimination Claims in New Jersey Based on Disparate Impact

Some forms of sex or gender based harassment are obvious, such as a male supervisor repeatedly making unwanted sexual advances toward an employee.  Other forms of gender discrimination are far more insidious, however, because they are not as open and obvious.  Disparate impact gender discrimination provides a notable example since these cases are based on Read More

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Difficulties in Exposing Race as a Motivating Factor in New Jersey Workplace Discrimination Cases

Although race-based discrimination in the workplace still exists, those who allow race to influence their employment decisions or actions are typically much more subtle.  It is not unheard of for a supervisor to utter a racial slur, make disparaging comments toward employees of color or write bigoted racially motivated comments.  Discrimination by supervisors is based Read More

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New Legislation Requires Posting of Notice Regarding Rights to Equal Pay

Governor Christie recently signed new legislation into law requiring employers in New Jersey to post written notice of their employees’ right to gender equality in employment, including compensation, pay, benefits and other conditions and terms of employment.  This new legislation is applicable to all companies with 50 employees or more and becomes effective on Nov. Read More

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Protecting Your Rights and Maximizing the Compensation in Your Severance Package

Because the economy continues to grow at a tepid rate, many employers are engaging in extensive layoffs. Amid this wave of terminations, most downsized executives will be offered severance packages. These severance packages come with agreements that require you to waive certain rights and legal claims against your employer. Many severance packages are offered because Read More

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Will a New Jersey Court Enforce the Non-Compete in Your Employment Contract?

The impact of non-compete agreements increases when jobs are scarce and business competition is intense. A non-compete clause in an employment contract or severance agreement can serve a legitimate function, such as providing a company breathing room to hire and train new employees. We often receive inquiries from employees about the enforceability of a non-compete Read More

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The Challenges in Distinguishing Voluntary Termination from Forced Resignation

Many employers attempt to defend against wrongful termination claims or contest eligibility for unemployment compensation based on the employee’s so-called resignation. At Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C., we handle hundreds of wrongful termination claims and so recognize that, frequently, an employee’s forced resignation is merely a ruse to cover up constructive termination by the employer. Read More

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Neil H. Deutsch
Retired

Neil H. Deutsch has been practicing law for over 35 years and is known as a skilled negotiator in employment and discrimination law. He believes in a bottom-line approach of risk analysis and cost effectiveness for his clients. "Case evaluation is something we take seriously," says Mr. Deutsch who seeks top net dollar for his…

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Bruce L. Atkins
Senior Partner

Bruce L. Atkins is the Senior Managing Partner at Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt P.C., a prominent plaintiff employment law firm in the tri-state area. Mr. Atkins believes employees’ rights should be aggressively pursued when they’ve been wrongfully dealt with by their employers. He brings this philosophy to his practice when considering each case and its…

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Adam J. Kleinfeldt
Partner

Adam J. Kleinfeldt joined Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C. in March of 2015.  He primarily represents individuals in employment litigation such as discrimination, retaliation and whistle blowing matters. He has extensive experience in all phases of the litigation process. Adam has obtained significant results for his clients, including a $525,000 jury verdict in a sexual…

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Debra M. McGarvey
Partner

Debra M. McGarvey joined Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C. in December 2019. She has extensive experience defending employees and employers in state and federal court in employment litigation matters. She has represented clients on various issues arising out of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA), the…

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Carly Skarbnik Meredith
Partner

Carly Skarbnik Meredith, Esq. is a Partner at the firm. Carly has focused her career exclusively in the field of employment law. She has a plethora of experience representing both employees and employers with their employment issues, needs, and concerns. She believes representing both employees and employers has made her an extremely well-rounded client advocate.…

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