Fraud & Misrepresentation

Employers all too often lure executive, managerial, and professional employees away from good, secure positions with extravagant promises of increased compensation, promotional opportunities, decision-making authority or stock options.  But they then do not fulfill those promises and terminate the employee for a false reason such as poor performance or because “it is not working out.”  The unemployed employee then realizes that the employer either intentionally or negligently, made misrepresentations or engaged in fraud.

Depending upon the facts, it can successfully argue that the doctrine of “at will” employment is trumped if the employer has engaged in misrepresentation or fraud.  If your employer has negligently or fraudulently misled you, causing you to suffer economic losses and/or termination, you do have rights and are entitled to damages.  Employer fraud and misrepresentation may take the form of misleading statements, representations, or the non-disclosure of material facts. Remedies for employer misrepresentation and fraud can include monetary damages, the value of lost stock options, letters of recommendation and non-disparagement agreements.  We have successfully represented executive, managerial and professional employees who were misled by their employers during contract negotiations and then terminated.

Employee Rights Advocates

Deutsch Atkins, P.C. is one of the leading firms in the New Jersey/New York Metropolitan area advocating for the rights of misled and defrauded executives, managers and professionals.  If you have suffered financial loss due to employer misrepresentation or fraud, our employment litigation attorneys can protect your rights and maximize your compensation.

For a consultation with a fraud and misrepresentation lawyer at Deutsch Atkins, P.C., call 800-498-0991 or contact us online.