By Neil H. Deutsch | Published July 15, 2013 | Posted in Employment Law, Labor Law | Tagged Tags: collective actions, FLSA, individual actions, minimum wage | Comments Off on Enforcing Your Rights under the Fair Labor Standards Act
Enforcing Your Rights under the Fair Labor Standards Act
Your employer’s actions with regard to issues such as paying you the minimum wage, overtime, and keeping records that indicate hours worked or sales commissions earned are governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act. Aggrieved employees have the right to bring an action to enforce the provisions of this law. Individual lawsuits or collective actions Read More
Read MoreDiscrimination Statistics: You Are Not Alone
Have you been discriminated against at work? If so, you are not alone. Unfortunately, despite the various laws and regulations in place to deal with the issue, discrimination remains a problem in workplaces across the country. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission conducted a study and found the following to be true about discrimination in Read More
Read MoreOSHA Releases New Resource to Protect Emergency Responders from Combustible Dust Explosions
First responders, the emergency personnel who are the first to arrive on the scene when disaster strikes, face many perils. When the response site involves a fire or explosion, one of the hazards firefighters face is combustible dust explosions. Recognizing the danger of these phenomena, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration published a handbook entitled, Read More
Read MoreRecent OSHA Citations
Individuals who violate employees’ rights may be cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. If you suspect your company is engaging in illegal or discriminatory behavior, do not be afraid to report them because you are protected against employer retaliation. Following are some of the OSHA’s citations for the months of March and April Read More
Read MoreHow OSHA is Seeking to Protect Temporary Workers
Temporary workers are an integral part of many industries, especially construction. Construction is one of the most dangerous jobs in the country, and construction sites are riddled with numerous hazards that can injure or kill a temporary worker. The Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries reported that fatal work injuries involving contractors made up 542, or Read More
Read MoreTop Jobs in 2013 – a Midyear Review
Despite the limping economy, some jobs are thriving. Yet even in the most successful businesses, issues arise that demand the knowledge and skill of an experienced lawyer. Regardless of whether you are employed in one of the top jobs listed below, you do not have to endure discrimination, unsafe conditions or employer retaliation. Software developers: Read More
Read MoreWhat to Do if You are Discriminated Against in the Workplace
No one should have to tolerate workplace discrimination. If you find yourself being the victim of work place discrimination, don’t hesitate in taking action — discrimination of protected classes is illegal and you deserve better. Below are the steps to take if you find yourself the victim of discrimination at work: Check your company’s HR Read More
Read MoreWhat are the Benefits of Mediation?
Are you experiencing an employment law dispute? If so, you may have concerns about how long your case will take to resolve as well as the cost of legal fees. What you may not know is that mediation can be an effective alternative to litigation. Considered a more hands-on approach, mediation involves the presence of Read More
Read MoreShould You Sign a Non-Compete Agreement?
It is common for employers to ask employees to sign a non-compete agreement prior to accepting a position. Essentially, the purpose of a non-compete agreement is to prevent an employee from revealing a company’s ideas, sales leads and other confidential information to competitors over a certain period of time and/or within a certain geographical location. Read More
Read MoreN.J. Senate Proposes Bill to Protect Pregnant Workers from Discrimination
Many female employees experience pregnancy discrimination in violation of legal protections that have existed for decades. Although Congress enacted the Pregnancy Discrimination Act in 1978, many women continue to suffer from disparate treatment based on their pregnancy status. The Senate recently passed S.3565 referred to as the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The purpose of 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.…
