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Charles Z. Schalk is an experienced, reliable Mercer County employment law attorney. As an employee, your rights and your interests matter. Attorney Schalk has the legal expertise that you can rely on. If you have any questions or concerns about your rights as an employee, we are here to help. Contact us today to arrange your strictly confidential, no obligation consultation with a top-rated Mercer County employment lawyer.
We Handle the Full Spectrum of Employee Rights Cases in Mercer County
As a boutique law firm that puts the rights and interests of employees first, we are driven to provide the highest level of personalized representation to clients. You deserve the same level of service that the largest law firms provide to their most high-dollar corporate clients. Charles Z. Schalk can help. We take on all types of employee rights cases in Mercer County, including:
- Sexual Harassment: No employee should ever be forced to endure the stress, trauma, and frustration of sexual harassment. By definition, sexual harassment is a form of sex-based discrimination. There are two broad categories of sexual harassment: 1) Quid pro quo harassment and 2) Hostile work environment. We are committed to protecting the rights of employees whose rights were violated. Contact our Mercer County workplace sexual harassment lawyer today for a strictly confidential initial consultation.
- Workplace Discrimination: Unfortunately, discrimination in the workplace remains far too common in Mercer County and throughout New Jersey. The unfair treatment of a job applicant or an employee on the basis of a protected characteristic—race, gender, age, disability, etc—may be legally actionable. The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) applies to all employees in Mercer County. Indeed, even employers with just one employer are still covered by the anti-discrimination provisions of the LAD.
- Whistleblower Protection: Whistleblowers make important contributions to our society. It is often whistleblowers who bring fraud, safety violations, and other serious problems to the attention of officials. Many whistleblowers are employees. There are a wide range of federal and state laws in place that are designed to protect whistleblower employees. Our Mercer County whistleblower rights lawyers have the skills and experience to handle these cases.
- Wrongful Discharge: New Jersey is an at-will employment state. That means that without a valid contract in place, an employer in Mercer County does not need “cause” to discharge a worker. With that being said, employees cannot be removed for an illegal reason. If you were discharged for discrimination or retaliation, you may have a claim for compensation—or even reinstatement—against your employer. Contact our Mercer County wrongful termination attorneys today for immediate help with your legal case.
- Wage and Hour Claims: Wage and hour rights are laws that are created to protect employees and ensure that they receive full and fair pay for the time that they worked. What is a wage and hour claim? It is a cause of action based on a dispute over unpaid wages, unpaid overtime, a violation of the minimum wage, or another law. Our Mercer County employee rights attorney handles all types of wage and hour claims in New Jersey.
- Reasonable Accommodation: The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodation to help a qualified disabled worker perform in a job position. Even smaller employers are covered by New Jersey’s state-based reasonable accommodation laws.
- Failure to Hire/Promote: Unlawful refusal to hire or promote someone based on protected characteristics could give rise to a legal claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, New Jersey’s LAD, or another state or federal law. Have questions about your specific case. Contact our Mercer County employment attorney for immediate help.
- Restrictive Covenants: Broadly speaking, restrictive covenants are contract clauses like non-compete or non-solicitation agreements that limit an employee’s actions during or after employment. In New Jersey, these provisions must be reasonable in scope and duration to be legally enforceable. We help workers in Mercer County with restrictive covenants.
- Contract Negotiations: You should never sign a contract without reading it, reviewing it, and understanding it—especially if it is an employment agreement. Our Mercer County employment law attorney has the skills and expertise needed to draft, negotiate, and review the full range of employment contracts.
- Unlawful Retaliation: You should be able to exercise your rights without facing any undue pushback from your employer. Retaliation is illegal. It happens when an employer punishes an employee for engaging in legally protected activity—such as filing a complaint for sexual harassment or reporting wage and hour violations. If you were subject to adverse action after a protected activity, please contact our Mercer County retaliation lawyer today.
Why Rely On Mercer County Employment Lawyer Charles Z. Schalk
Employment law cases are complicated. As an employee in Mercer County, you may have a lot of questions about your rights, your options, and what needs to come next. Charles Z. Schalk has the knowledge, skills, and experience that you can count on when it matters most. A member of the National Employment Lawyers Association, Attorney Schalk is devoted to personalized support. With our firm, you will work directly with a Mercer County employer lawyer who can:
- Listen to what you have to say and provide guidance on employment law questions;
- Thoroughly investigate your case—ensuring that you have all supporting evidence;
- Advocate for you in any settlement discussions with your employer; and
- Take whatever legal action is necessary to help you get the best outcome for your future.
Contact Our Mercer County Employee Rights Attorney Today
Charles Z. Schalk is committed to protecting the rights and interests of workers in Mercer County. If you have any legal questions, we are here as your resource. Reach out to us by phone at (908) 526-0707 or contact us online to set up a fully confidential case evaluation. We provide employment law representation throughout Mercer County, including in Hamilton Township, Trenton, Ewing Township, Lawrence Township, West Windsor Township, Princeton, and East Windsor Township.
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