If you are lucky, you will never need to hire an employment law attorney. However, there are a variety of work-related issues that many employees face on a daily basis. Some employees seek counsel from employment attorneys simply because they are unaware of their rights.
Below are some of the reasons you may wish to contact a NJ employment lawyer:
- You are the victim of age discrimination: According to The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, it is unlawful to discriminate against employees who are 40 years of age or older. The Act does not protect workers who are under the age of 40, however.
- An employer or fellow worker is sexually harassing you: Sexual harassment in any form is illegal. If you believe you are the victim of sexual harassment, seek legal aid immediately.
- Your employer is discriminating against you because you are disabled: The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that employers make reasonable accommodations for employees who are disabled. If you are being discriminated against based on your condition, a lawyer can fight for your rights.
- You have a severance agreement issue: Experienced lawyers can review any severance agreement your employer offers you to ensure it is sound and that signing it is in your best interests.
- You need help reviewing an employment contract: A knowledgeable lawyer can provide you with invaluable advice about employment contracts and non-compete agreements. In addition, a savvy attorney can ensure your employer is holding up his or her end of your employment contract.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
