Sussex County Employment Lawyers 

NJ law firm seeks remedies for unlawful treatment of workers

You deserve to be treated fairly in the workplace. If you are the victim of illegal actions, the Sussex County employment lawyers at Hollander, Strelzik, Pasculli, Vandenberg, Hontz & Associates LLC, can help you seek a legal remedy. We represent North Jersey workers in disputes with their employers related to contracts, unpaid wages, discrimination, sexual harassment and the full range of employment law concerns. You can trust us to stand up for your interests with skill and determination.     

Drafting and review of NJ employment contracts 

Our attorneys draft and review employment-related contracts. If you have signed a non-compete agreement or another type of restrictive covenant, we can advise you about its enforceability given recent changes in federal policy. We review severance packages to ensure they are fair and that employees get what they are promised upon leaving their job. Whatever type of contractual issue you may be having with your employer, we will examine the agreement and counsel you about your rights. 

New Jersey wage and hour violations

New Jersey wage and hour law sets a minimum wage and overtime rate for covered workers. The current minimum wage for most workers—with specific exceptions—is $15.13 per hour. Employees who work more than 40 hours during the week are entitled to be paid time and a half starting with the 41st hour, unless they are exempt from overtime requirements. Exempt employees are those in executive, outside sales, administrative or professional roles. Employers who violate wage and hour law statutes by not paying minimum wage or misclassifying nonexempt workers as exempt can be fined and face additional penalties. You may also be able to hold your employer accountable through a legal claim. We can help you understand whether your employer has committed a wage and hour violation and, if so, steps you can take to recover the pay you were wrongly denied. 

Discrimination and harassment by Sussex County employers

Federal statues, as well as New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination, prohibit disparate treatment of employees based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion and other protected characteristics. If you believe you have been discriminated against or are being harassed or retaliated against for complaining of unfair treatment, our employment discrimination lawyers will investigate the situation and outline your legal options. Sometimes workers are wrongfully terminated as a form of retaliation for reporting discrimination—if this has happened to you, a New Jersey wrongful termination attorney from our firm will fight for your interests. 

North Jersey shareholder and partner disputes

Within a workplace, there can also be legal conflicts among fellow owners. Examples of common accusations in partner and shareholder disputes include the following:

  • Breach of contract 
  • Breach of fiduciary duty
  • Unfair profit distribution
  • Fraud or illegal actions
  • Misappropriation of trade secrets
  • Unjust enrichment

Partnership and shareholder disputes are often very complex. We will seek to negotiate a solution that preserves the underlying business if at all possible.  

Federal and NJ laws protecting employees

There are numerous state and federal laws meant to protect employees from unfair treatment by employers. Violations of these laws can lead to legal claims by workers and punishments by regulatory authorities. Our firm handles a wide range of cases brought under statutes such as:

  • Federal civil rights and anti-discrimination laws — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces multiple federal laws that protect workers from discrimination and harassment based on protected personal characteristics, such as race, religion, age and sex. Specific statutes include the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act and others. 
  • The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) — This state law includes bars discrimination based on additional characteristics beyond those protected under federal law, such as gender identity and abnormal genetic traits.
  • Federal Family Medical Leave Act and New Jersey Family Leave Act — Under the federal act, employees who meet certain criteria can take up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave in a one-year period. More employers within the state are subject to the New Jersey act, which holds that qualifying workers are eligible to take 12 weeks of protected leave in a two-year period. You may be eligible under one or both acts depending on your particular circumstances. 
  • The New Jersey State Wage and Hour Act — This act establishes minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. 

As knowledgeable employment lawyers, we have in-depth understanding of which state and federal laws govern specific situations. We look forward to learning how we can help you resolve your dispute with your employer. 

Contact an astute New Jersey employment law attorney today

At Hollander, Strelzik, Pasculli, Vandenberg, Hontz & Associates LLC, with offices in Newton and Succasunna, we represent New Jersey employees who have been victimized by their employers and we are also adept at resolving disputes related to partnership and shareholder agreements. For a consultation, please call 973-737-1023 or contact us online.