Employment Contracts A contract of employment is a category of contract used in labor law to attribute right and responsibilities between parties to a bargain. On the one end stands an “employee” who is “employed” by an “employer”. It has arisen out of the old master-servant law, used before the 20th century. Put generally, the contract of employment denotes a relationship of economic dependence and social subordination. In the words of the influential labor lawyer Sir Otto Kahn-Freund, “the relation between an employer and an isolated employee or worker is typically a relation between a bearer of power and one  [ Read More ]

Sexual harassment occurs when a person is subject to unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature to such an extent that it alters the conditions of the person’s employment and creates an abusive working environment. Sexual harassment may include touching, feeling, groping and/or repeated unpleasant, degrading and/or sexist remarks directed toward an employee, implying that employment status, promotion or favorable treatment depends upon the employee’s assent. Pornography displayed in the workplace or emailed to coworkers may also constitute sexual harassment. What exactly constitutes such an environment is determined on a  [ Read More ]

We fight against Workplace Discrimination The Law Office of Stephan T. Mashel is here to protect your rights if you are facing discrimination or unjust retaliation because of your race, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, or sexual preference. Our NJ employment law firm represents clients who have been Sexually harassed Wrongfully discharged Forced to endure a hostile work environment Treated differently than others doing comparable work Fired or penalized because of whistle-blowing activities Fired or penalized for pursuing workers compensation benefits Denied the rights guaranteed by the Family and Medical Leave Act