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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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Tips for Handling Discrimination in the Workplace

Being discriminated against at work can be upsetting and disappointing, and it can deeply affect your life and the lives of the people you love. But workplace discrimination is illegal and you do not have to stand by and take it. If you find yourself as the victim of discrimination because of your age, sex, Read More

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Neil H. Deutsch
Retired

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…

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Bruce L. Atkins
Senior Partner

Bruce L. Atkins is the Senior Managing Partner at Deutsch Atkins 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 potential outcomes.…

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Michael K. Fortunato
Partner

Michael K. Fortunato is a Partner at Deutsch Atkins, P.C.  His practice focuses on employment litigation and counseling for employees and executives, including matters involving discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, whistleblower claims, severance negotiations, employment agreements, and restrictive covenants. Michael represents clients in litigation and administrative proceedings involving state and federal employment laws including the…

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Carly Skarbnik Meredith
Partner

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.…

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R. J. Prifitera
Associate

R.J. Prifitera joined Deutsch Atkins, P.C. in October of 2023. R.J. represents employees in wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, and whistleblowing matters. Prior to joining the firm, R.J. received a B.A. from the University of Delaware in 2018. Thereafter, he attended and graduated Seton Hall University School of Law in 2022 where he received the Monsignor…

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