Exceptional Passaic Employment Law Lawyer

Set Up a Confidential Consultation With a Top Passaic County Employment Attorney

Charles Z. Schalk is a Passaic County employment lawyer who provides solutions-driven, personalized legal representation to workers. Our team handles the full range of workplace matters. You do not have to take on an employment law issue alone. If you need help with an employment law issue, we are here as a resource. Contact us today for a completely confidential, no obligation consultation with a top Passaic County employee rights attorney. 

We Provide Solutions-Driven Employment Law Representation in Passaic County

If you are an employee at a private company, nonprofit organization, or government agency in Passaic County who has run into issues in the workplace, it is normal to have a lot of questions about your rights and your options. Charles Z. Schalk is a New Jersey employment attorney who puts workers first. We handle all types of employment cases in Passaic County, including: 

• Sexual Harassment: Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious violation of employee rights protected by both New Jersey and federal law. Workers in Passaic County have the right to be free from unwelcome sexual advances, harassment, and a hostile work environment. Along with other things, this includes protection against inappropriate comments, requests for sexual favors, and other offensive conduct. Notably, sexual harassment may be committed by supervisors, co-workers, or even customers. Our Passaic County workplace sexual harassment lawyer is an experienced advocate for justice. 
• Workplace Discrimination: We take on all types of employment discrimination cases, including race discrimination, gender discrimination, LGBTQ status discrimination, pregnancy discrimination, and much more. Our firm handles cases under both the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Were you or your loved one the victim of workplace discrimination in Passaic County? Contact us today for a fully confidential consultation. 
• Whistleblower Protection: Employees in New Jersey who report illegal activities, unsafe practices, fraud, or other wrongdoing are shielded from retaliation under the Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA). Workers have the right to speak out without fear of losing their jobs, being demoted, or otherwise punished. If you have any questions about workplace whistleblower protection in Passaic County, we are here to help. 
• Wrongful Discharge: Employees cannot be fired for illegal reasons in New Jersey, including for asserting their legal rights, refusing to engage in unlawful activities, or reporting misconduct. Wrongful discharge claims arise when a termination violates public policy, an employment contract, or state or federal law. With that being said, New Jersey is an at-will employment state—so a worker needs to prove that their termination was for an unlawful reason in order to bring a successful claim. Our Passaic County wrongful termination lawyer has the professional experience that you can rely on. 
• Wage and Hour Claims: Employees in New Jersey are entitled to full and fair compensation for their work, including minimum wage, overtime pay, and timely payment of wages. When employers fail to comply with wage and hour laws, workers have the right to take legal action. Common violations include unpaid overtime, misclassification of employees as independent contractors, and illegal deductions from paychecks. We handle the full range of wage and hour cases in Passaic County. 
• Reasonable Accommodations: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and New Jersey law entitles disabled workers to a reasonable accommodation if they can perform the core functions of the job position and if so an accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the employer. Employers must engage in a good faith interactive bargaining effort. We help disabled workers with reasonable accommodation claims in Passaic County. 
• Failure to Hire/Promote: Employers in New Jersey cannot refuse to hire or promote an individual based on discriminatory factors like race, gender, age, disability, or other protected traits. Workers who are denied employment opportunities for unlawful reasons have the right to seek redress through the legal system. Passed over for a job/promotion? You may have a claim. Our Passaic County employment attorney is here to help.  
• Contract Negotiations: As long as it is properly drafted and contains lawful terms, an employment contract is legally binding. Employers in Passaic County can enforce these agreements on employees. If you are a worker engaged in any type of contract negotiations, you need a reliable legal advocate. Our team has the skills and experience to represent workers in Passaic County in contract negotiations. 
• Unlawful Retaliation: New Jersey law protects employees from retaliation for asserting their legal rights in the workplace, including reporting discrimination, harassment, wage violations, or safety concerns. Retaliation can take many forms, including termination, demotion, reduced hours, or unfavorable assignments. Workers have the right to challenge illegal retaliation. If you were the victim of unlawful retaliation in the workplace, please do not hesitate to contact us today. 
• Employee Benefits: Employees are entitled to the benefits promised by their employers, including health insurance, retirement plans, disability benefits, paid time off, and severance packages. Failure to provide these benefits or mismanagement of benefit plans could cause very serious hardship for an employee. Employers can be held accountable for legal violations. We handle a broad range of employee benefit cases in Passaic County. 

How Our Passaic County Employment Lawyer Can Help

Employment law is complicated. Charles Z. Schalk is a distinguished trial attorney with specialized experience handling employment law issues on behalf of employees in New Jersey. A proud member of the National Employment Lawyers Association, Attorney Schalk provides solutions-focused, personalized advocacy. We encourage you to review our client testimonials, history of case results, and to reach out to us directly with any specific questions or concerns. Along with other things, our Passaic employment law attorney is prepared to: 

• Conduct a comprehensive, confidential review and evaluation of your case; 
• Investigate your employment law issue—carefully gathering relevant evidence; and
• Develop a personalized strategy with a mission to get you the best possible results. 

Contact Our Passaic County Employment Attorney for a Confidential Consultation

Charles Z. Schalk is a Passaic County employment lawyer who has specialized experience handling complex cases. Do you have any questions about employment law? We are here to help. Call us at (908) 526-0707 or contact us online to set up your fully confidential, no obligation initial appointment. We provide employment law representation throughout Passaic County, including in Paterson, Clifton, Wayne, Passaic, West Milford, Little Falls Township, and Hawthorne.