Your Trusted Essex Employment Law Attorney

We Advocate for the Rights of Employees in Essex County

Charles Z. Schalk is an experienced Somerset County employment law attorney. With a proven record of success across a wide range of claims, we are committed to doing everything possible to protect the rights of our clients. Charles Schalk provides solutions-focused legal guidance and support to workers. If you have any questions or concerns about a case, we can help. Contact our Somerset County employment law attorney today for a confidential, no obligation consultation. 

An Overview of Employment Law Cases We Take On Essex County

Are you an employee with questions about your rights or your interests? Our New Jersey employment law team has the experience that you can count on. We handle the full range of workplace matters—from contract negotiations to employment litigation. Our Essex County, NJ employment lawyer has experience with: 

  • Sexual Harassment: Sexual harassment takes many forms, including unwelcome sexual advances, requests for favors, or other verbal/physical conduct of a sexual nature in the workplace. It is a form of sex-based discrimination that becomes legally actionable when it creates a hostile or offensive work environment or results in adverse employment decisions that affect the victim. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) bar sexual harassment as a form of sex-based discrimination. 
  • Workplace Discrimination: Workplace discrimination occurs when an employee or job applicant is treated unfavorably because of characteristics like race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. The unfair treatment can hurt an employee’s career. It could adversely affect hiring, firing, promotions, salary, job assignments, or any other terms of employment. Were you the victim of discrimination in Essex County? Contact our New Jersey employment lawyer for immediate help. 
  • Whistleblower Protection: Whistleblower protection laws safeguard employees who report illegal or unethical activities within their organization. These laws prevent employers from retaliating against employees who expose wrongdoing—such as reporting fraud to government authorities or complaining about a workplace safety violation. We represent employees in Essex County in all types of whistleblower cases. Through a claim, you may be entitled to a wide range of remedies—from financial compensation to reinstatement. 
  • Wrongful Discharge: Wrongful discharge refers to an employer terminating an employee in violation of legal rights or contractual agreements. Some of the most common examples include an employer firing someone for discriminatory reasons, an employer firing a person in retaliation for a protected activity, and employer firing a worker without following due process stipulated in an employment contract. Were you unlawfully discharged? Contact our Essex County wrongful termination attorney today for immediate assistance. 
  • Wage and Hour Claims: Wage and hour claims involve disputes over compensation, such as unpaid wages, overtime pay, or violations of minimum wage laws. Employees may file claims if employers fail to comply with regulations set by laws like the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and New Jersey state labor regulations. Our firm handles all types of wage and hour cases on behalf of employees. Contact us today for help in Essex County. 
  • Reasonable Accommodation: Reasonable accommodation refers to adjustments or modifications provided by an employer to enable employees with disabilities to perform their job duties. Some of the most common examples of disability accommodations include physical changes to the work environment, offering assistive technology, and providing a more flexible schedule. The failure to accommodate may be disability discrimination. 
  • Failure to Hire/Promote: The denial of a job or denial of a promotion can be extremely stressful for an employee. It is especially frustrating for those who are fully qualified and were unfairly—and, potentially, unlawfully—passed over. Our firm fights for the rights of workers in Essex County whose rights were denied due to failure to hire or promote.  
  • Restrictive Covenants: Restrictive covenants are clauses in employment contracts that limit an employee’s actions during or after employment, such as non-compete, non-solicitation, or confidentiality agreements. If you have any questions about an employment contract that contains a restrictive covenant—whether it is about negotiation or enforceability—our Essex County employment lawyer is here to help. 
  • Contract Negotiations: Contract negotiations involve discussions between an employer and employee (or their representatives) to agree on the terms and conditions of employment. The most common terms typically include issues related to salary, benefits, work responsibilities, and the terms/conditions of employment. Our Essex County employment lawyer has extensive experience handling contract negotiations. 
  • Unlawful Retaliation: Unlawful retaliation occurs when an employer punishes an employee for engaging in legally protected activity. Federal and state laws protect employees from such retaliation in order to encourage reporting of violations without fear of reprisal from an employer. If you were subject to unlawful retaliation in Essex County, we are here to help. 

Why Employees in Essex County Trust Charles Z. Schalk

Your career is your livelihood. Workplace rights matter. What is best for you should not take a backseat to your employer’s interests. Charles Z. Schalk is an experienced New Jersey employment lawyer with a proven record of success in complex cases. A distinguished member of the National Employment Lawyers Association, Attorney Schalk puts clients first. With our team, you will connect directly with an Essex County employment law attorney who is ready to: 

  • Hear what you have to say and answer your employment law questions; 
  • Conduct a comprehensive review and evaluation of your case; 
  • Advocate for you in any settlement talks with your Essex County employer; and
  • Develop a personalized strategy driven to help you get the best outcome.

Get Help From Our Essex County Employment Lawyer Today

Charles Z. Schalk is a top-rated Essex County employment law attorney. We are proud to put clients first. Have questions about your case? Get in touch with us by phone at (908) 526-0707 or connect with us online to arrange your completely confidential, no obligation case review. We handle employment law cases throughout Essex County, including in Newark, East Orange, Irvington Township, Bloomfield Township, West Orange Township, City of Orange and Montclair Township.