By Bruce Atkins | Published November 30, 2025 | Posted in Discrimination | Tagged Tags: aarp, discrimination, Employment | Comments Off on Age Discrimination in Tech and Finance: A Growing Concern in NJ
Age Discrimination in Tech and Finance: A Growing Concern in NJ
New Jersey is a major hub for technology and finance, boasting clusters of innovative startups, established financial institutions and a thriving workforce. But beneath the surface, age discrimination is becoming a significant problem in these sectors. Despite cutting-edge ideas and quick adaptability, the tech and finance industries are getting a reputation for undervaluing their most Read More
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New Rules Clarify the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law
On June 1, 2025, New Jersey’s landmark Pay Transparency Law (PTL) took effect, setting new rules for postings and compensation disclosures. The law, part of broader efforts to address wage inequality and promote fairness in the workplace, imposes significant new obligations on employers with at least five employees. The New Jersey Department of Labor and Read More
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How Must Employers Ensure Tipped Workers Get Minimum Wage?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and New Jersey law safeguard tipped employees so that they receive at least minimum wage, even when their base wage is set below the standard rate via a “tip credit.” New Jersey’s minimum wage is $15.49 per hour as of 2025. However, for tipped employees, such as table servers Read More
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NJ CEPA and Equal Wage Claims Held Preempted by Federal Law
In a significant recent decision, a federal district court ruled that an employee’s claims under New Jersey’s whistleblower and wage discrimination statutes were preempted by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The court, in Davis v. Benihana, Inc., determined that the plaintiff’s claims of retaliation and underpayment — ordinarily protected under New Jersey’s Conscientious Employee Read More
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Proposed NJ DOL Rules Would Refine the ABC Test for Contractors
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) plans to adopt rules that would codify and clarify the state’s “ABC test” for determining independent contractor versus employee status. These proposals, published in the New Jersey Register on May 5, 2025 and now past the public-comment stage, would have substantial impact on employment statutes, Read More
Read MoreNJ Law Will Ban Employers’ “Captive Audience” Meetings
On September 3, 2025, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law a measure that directly impacts the rights of employees across New Jersey. This new legislation safeguards employees from being required to attend, listen to or participate in communications concerning religious or political matters, including discussions involving labor unions. The aim is to uphold employees’ freedom Read More
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How to Know if You’re in a Hostile Work Environment
New Jersey outlaws harassment based on employees’ gender or sexual orientation. This type of disparate treatment is sometimes indirect — not aimed at a particular employee but rather making the workplace intolerable based on a pattern of behavior related to certain personal characteristics. This is known as hostile workplace harassment, and it is actionable if Read More
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EEOC Includes DEI Practices Within Types of Discrimination
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives designed to promote equality in the workplace may constitute unlawful discrimination, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). In a recent set of guidelines, the EEOC said that DEI policies, programs or practices may be unlawful if they involve an employer or other covered entity taking employment actions Read More
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How State and Federal Disability Discrimination Laws Compare
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) both aim to provide equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities in the workplace. Despite their shared objectives, these laws differ somewhat in their definitions of disability and in the responsibilities they place on employers. Under the ADA, a disability is Read More
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No Heightened Standard for Majority Title VII Claims, SCOTUS Rules
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision significantly impacts employees contemplating bringing workplace discrimination cases under federal law. This landmark ruling clarifies that plaintiffs who are members of a “majority group” do not need to meet a heightened evidentiary burden when alleging discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In Ames v. 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…
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.…
Diane Englander Peyser joined Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C. in September 2018 where she represents employees in wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment, and discrimination matters. Prior to joining Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C., Diane represented clients in all aspects of employment law on behalf of employees involving unemployment appeals, claims of sexual harassment, LGBT discrimination, disability…
