By Bruce Atkins | Published December 30, 2025 | Posted in Employment Law | Tagged Tags: Complaint, discrimination, employment law | Comments Off on Five Common Mistakes to Avoid in Filing an Employment Complaint
Five Common Mistakes to Avoid in Filing an Employment Complaint
Employees in New Jersey facing discrimination, harassment, wage and hour violations or retaliation can file complaints with state or federal authorities. However, simply filing a complaint is not enough. There are common errors and omissions that can undermine your ability to get the relief you may be entitled to. Knowing how to avoid these mistakes Read More
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How to Request Reasonable Accommodations Without Fear
Employees with disabilities in New Jersey are entitled to request reasonable accommodations to enable them to do their jobs and contribute fully. Nevertheless, many workers hesitate to come forward with requests. Concerns about being treated differently, losing their job or facing negative reactions from colleagues and supervisors may keep them from seeking the support they 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.…
