Have you been a victim of harassment in the workplace? Has a superior or coworker ever placed you in a situation that made you feel uncomfortable or discriminated against? Do you feel that you are working in a hostile environment? If so, you may have grounds for a workplace harassment lawsuit. Harassment is defined as inappropriate physical or verbal conduct directed at an unwilling participant. Unfortunately, workplace harassment, especially sexual harassment, is very common, even though the law forbids it. If you have previously experienced or are currently experiencing harassment in the workplace, you have legal options, including the right [ Read More ]
Who can File? When a whistleblower files a qui tam false claims lawsuit they are referred to as the “relator.” While these are often employees or former employees who have witnessed their company committing fraud, the relator can actually be anyone who has knowledge of the government paying a false claim. This could even be a customer, patient, subcontractor or competitor. Whistleblowers who have knowledge of Tax Fraud should read our section on Tax Fraud False Claims as those cases are somewhat different. How it Works The False Claims Act works with amazing efficiency by encouraging private citizens to police [ Read More ]
New Jersey Resources NJ Department of Labor NJ Division of Workers Compensation NJ Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) NJ Perc Recent Commission Decisions A Laypersons Guide To Understanding the Workers Compensation System in New Jersey A New Jersey Law in Review article by Attorney John D. Kovac Preventing Lawsuits and Employee Turnover A New Jersey Law in Review article by Attorney Bruce E. Gudin of Levy, Ehrlich & Petriello New Jersey Employment Law Forum The Laws: 29 USC Title Labor Link to the table of contents at Cornell’s Legal Information Institute 26 USC CHAPTER 23 Unemployment Link to the table [ Read More ]
by Janice H. Louden, Esq. “Can I fire an employee who has a poor work history but has recently filed a claim for Worker’s Compensation?” “I recently lost my job after telling my supervisor that I was concerned about possible discrimination. The stated reason for the termination was tardiness. Can I sue the company for wrongful discharge?” The employment area is virtually exploding with lawsuits, claims, and new court decisions and statutes. The consequences of a mistake in this area of law can be very costly in terms of both employee morale and cost. It is important for both employers [ Read More ]
