By Bruce Atkins | Published July 30, 2024 | Posted in Retaliation and Whistleblowing | Tagged Tags: CEPA, retaliation protection, whistleblower | Comments Off on How New Jersey Whistleblowers Can Gain CEPA Benefits
How New Jersey Whistleblowers Can Gain CEPA Benefits
The New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) is a powerful law designed to promote transparency and integrity within New Jersey’s workforce. Its primary purpose is to encourage employees to report illegal or unethical activities without fear of retaliation from their employers. CEPA is the state’s “whistleblower law.” It covers employees who disclose or threaten Read More
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Red Flags to Watch for in Negotiating Employment Contracts
When an employer asks you to sign a contract as a condition of giving you the job, it’s essential to proceed with caution. This document will govern your employment relationship and outline your rights and responsibilities, so understanding every clause is critical. Begin by scrutinizing the compensation and benefits section to ensure it aligns with Read More
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New Jersey Senate Advances Law to Prohibit Job Discrimination Based on Weight and Height
The New Jersey Senate has taken a significant step towards expanding protections against workplace discrimination by passing a bill that bans discrimination based on height and weight. The measure would amend the state Law Against Discrimination (LAD) to include these physical attributes as a basis for the law’s protection. The bill, S1602, approved by the Read More
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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.…
