By Neil H. Deutsch | Published October 18, 2012 | Posted in Employment Law | Tagged Tags: discrimination, employment lawyer, harassment, protection, retaliation | Leave a comment
I’m Afraid My Employer Will Retaliate Against Me for Filing a Complaint
While it may seem prudent to put up with illegal situations at work, employees do not have to endure harassment or discrimination in the workplace out of fear of retaliation. Should an employee be fired after filing a complaint, remedies do exist under employment laws for illegal retaliation such as termination, negative evaluation or denial Read More
Read MorePrivate Citizens can Bring a Qui Tam Action to Stop Illegal Activity
In a qui tam lawsuit, a private citizen sues in federal court on behalf of the government against persons engaging in an activity such as fraud against the government. The individual, called the relator, sues in spite of the fact that the individual has not been personally injured by the illegal activity at the heart Read More
Read MoreIllegal Interview Questions
When you finally land an interview in these challenging times, it may be disheartening to find yourself being asked questions that make you uncomfortable. It helps to know employment discrimination is illegal and that you have rights. It also helps to know what questions are legal and illegal for potential employers to ask. You may Read More
Read MoreHow an Employment Lawyer Can Help
Threading through the maze of laws that apply in employment law matters can be overwhelming. In much the same way that you would seek out a professional for your health care needs or an expert to teach you a new skill, you should seek a professional for your employment law needs. Some ways that a Read More
Read MoreMediation is an Option for Employment Law Issues
An all-out hostile court battle is not the only method to solve issues that arise in the workplace. Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution form that allows parties to stay out of the courtroom and resolve issues in a less contentious manner. In mediation a neutral third party assists the parties with their dispute and Read More
Read MoreKnow Your Rights under Employment Law
Often employees do not understand that they have options available if they believe they have been the victim of discrimination. Because of fear, an employee may accept illegal and harassing behavior. It is important to understand your rights in the workplace to protect yourself and your family. For example, plain and simple it is illegal Read More
Read MoreTypes of Employment Contracts
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve signed an employment contract at some point in your life. The employment contract spells out the terms of the relationship between you and your employer. Contracts are useful for the employer to control the employee’s ability to leave the business. For example, an employee contract can lock the Read More
Read MoreCan an Employer Deny FMLA Leave to an Employee Who is Not Yet Eligible?
Do you, as an employer, have to give FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) Leave to an employee who is not yet eligible? The answer may seem simple enough—no. However, after a January 2012 ruling, the answer is not that obvious. Kathryn Pereda began working for a senior living facility in Florida in October 2008. Read More
Read MoreHalifax Requires Employees to Sign Non-Compete Agreements
After purchasing 16 newspapers in 2011, the Halifax Media Group asked their new employees to sign an agreement preventing them from working for other media companies in other cities with Halifax properties for two years if they left the company. This sort of agreement is called a “non-compete agreement,” or “restrictive covenant.” These agreements prevent Read More
Read MoreEEOC Receives Record Number of Job Discrimination Complaints
In 2011, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) received a record number of job discrimination complaints, topping out at 99,947 discrimination charges. The most common complaint was “retaliation,” followed by “racial discrimination.” New to the EEOC in 2011 was the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, which bans discrimination based on genetic information and family history. 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…
