By Bruce Atkins | Published April 23, 2013 | Posted in Harassment | Tagged Tags: employment law attorney, New Jersey attorney, NJ employment law, sexual harassment, Workplace Harassment | Comments Off on Signs of Sexual Harassment
Signs of Sexual Harassment
Are you being sexually harassed in the workplace? Or do you suspect you are being sexually harassed? Many people fail to realize that the majority of sexual harassment cases do not involve blatant actions. Rather, sexual harassment often occurs subtly. However, no matter how it happens, sexual harassment can create a hostile work environment for Read More
Read MoreWill a New Jersey Court Enforce the Non-Compete in Your Employment Contract?
The impact of non-compete agreements increases when jobs are scarce and business competition is intense. A non-compete clause in an employment contract or severance agreement can serve a legitimate function, such as providing a company breathing room to hire and train new employees. We often receive inquiries from employees about the enforceability of a non-compete Read More
Read MoreOverview of New Jersey Age-Based Employment Discrimination Claims
The litigation of an age discrimination claim under New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (LAD) involves a complex burden shifting process. This three-part burden shifting framework was created by the U.S. Supreme Court in McDonnell Douglas Corp v. Green and applied in New Jersey cases like Zive v. Stanley Roberts, Inc. Because understanding how to prove Read More
Read MoreI’m Almost Ready to Retire and I was Fired. Do I have any Rights?
In addition to rights granted to older workers under federal law, the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) affords protections to a number of classes of citizens. One of the protected classes under the LAD is age. The law protects persons who are seeking a job as well as those who already have one, making Read More
Read MoreFiling a Complaint of Discrimination
Figuring out how, where, and when to bring an action against your employer for discriminatory practices can be daunting for many people. Complaints can be filed on the state or federal level depending on the circumstances. And on the state level a complaint under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) may be brought to 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.…
