By Admin | Published April 18, 2025 | Posted in Wrongful Termination | Tagged Tags: civil rights, discrimination, harassment | Comments Off on When Can an Employee Make a Claim of Constructive Discharge?
When Can an Employee Make a Claim of Constructive Discharge?
An employee who resigns from a job due to intolerable working conditions may still have a valid claim for damages. While a resignation is usually considered a voluntary action, it may in some circumstances amount to a constructive discharge, which is the equivalent of a wrongful termination. Employers may engage in various actions that could Read More
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NJ High Court Rules Commissions Are Wages Under State Law
On March 17, 2025, the New Jersey Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling that significantly affects the legal rights of employees who are paid on commission — a substantial segment of the state’s workforce. The court declared that commissions are “wages” under the New Jersey Wage Payment Law (WPL), which governs how and when employers 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.…
