Top-Notch Employment Lawyer in Middlesex County
Have Employment Law Questions in Middlesex County? Charles Z. Schalk Can Help
Charles Z. Schalk is a top-tier Middlesex County employment lawyer. With a commitment to providing workers with proactive, personalized, and results-focused advocacy, Attorney Schalk has the professional experience and proven legal expertise that you can trust when it matters most. Do you have specific questions about an employment law case in Middlesex County? We are here to help. Contact us today for your confidential consultation with a New Jersey employee rights lawyer.
We Provide Comprehensive Employment Law Representation to Middlesex County
- Sexual Harassment: Unfortunately, workplace sexual harassment remains a persisent problem, including in Middlesex County. By definition, sexual harassment is a form of sex-based discrimination. Employees deserve better. We combat workplace sexual harassment by advocating for victims who are facing unwanted advances or a hostile wor environments. Contact our Middlesex County employment lawyer for immediate help.
- Workplace Discrimination: Discrimination in the workplace is barred under Federal law (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act) and state law (New Jersey Law Against Discrimination or LAD). Notably, the LAD applies to all employers in New Jersey—even those with only a single worker. Our Middlesex County employment lawyer handles all types of workplace discrimination cases, including those involving race discrimination, national origin discrimination, sex discrimination, gender discrimination, and disability discrimination.
- Whistleblower Protection: Employees are often the people who have access to inside information that is needed to expose wrongdoing by businesses, organizations, and government entities. There are a comprehensive range of federal and state whistleblower laws in place that are designed to protect these employees. With that being said, whistleblower laws can be exceptionally challenging to navigate. Our Middlesex County employment lawyer has the skills and experience to protect whistleblowers in New Jersey.
- Wrongful Discharge: While New Jersey law does not require employers to have “just cause” to terminate an employee, it does prohibit companies and organizations from discharging workers for an illegal reason. If you were fired, laid off, or otherwise discharged for an unlawful reason, you may have a wrongful termination claim. Common bases of wrongful termination cases in Middlesex County include discrimination and retaliation.
- Wage and Hour Claims: We handle all wage and hour cases that arise under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and New Jersey state labor regulations. Employees in Middlesex County deserve to be paid fair and proper wages for the time that they work. Our firm has the experience to take on unpaid overtime cases, minimum wage violations, and employees being misclassified as an independent contractor. Our Middlesex County employer lawyer can represent you in a class action lawsuit or an individual wage and hour claim.
- Reasonable Accommodation: An employer may be required to provide a reasonable accommodation for a disabled worker under New Jersey state law and/or the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Our firm is committed to ensuring that disabled workers enjoy the fair, equitable access to workplace opportunities that should be afforded to them as a matter of law. Contact our Middlesex County reasonable accommodation lawyer today.
- Failure to Hire/Promote: The failure to hire and/or the failure to promote may be a violation of an employee’s right if it happened because of discrimination, retaliation, or another legal violation. An employer may bear legal liability for such a breach of the law. If you believe that your rights were violated because you were passed over for a position, our Middlesex County employment lawyers can help.
- Restrictive Covenants: Many employment contracts contain terms that prevent an employee from engaging in certain types of actions during or immediately after their employment. Common restrictive covenants include non-compete agreements, non-solicitation agreements, and non-disparagement clauses.
- Contract Negotiations: An employment contract is extremely important. Before you agree to sign one, you need to be sure that you understand the terms and are getting the best possible deal. We assist employees in securing fair terms during employment contract negotiations. Our Middlesex employment lawyer has the experience to draft, negotiate, and review the full range of workplace contracts.
- Unlawful Retaliation: Retaliation occurs when an employer punishes an employee for engaging in a lawfully protected activity—such as reporting discrimination or complaining about a wage and hour violation. Employers in Middlesex County cannot retaliate against workers. If you were subject to unlawful retaliation, our firm can help you take action to get justice and compensation for your damages.
How Our Middlesex County Employment Lawyer Can Help
We are committed to the principle that all employment law matters should be handled on a case-by-case basis. A member of the New Jersey Association for Justice and the National Employment Lawyers Association, Charles Z. Schalk has decades of experience advocating for the rights and interests of employees. A proactive approach is essential to any workplace matter. You do not want to miss out on your opportunity to assert your rights. Along with other things, our Middlesex County employment lawyer will:
- Hear what you have to say and answer your most pressing legal questions;
- Carefully investigate your case—ensuring you have access to relevant evidence;
- Represent you in any settlement discussions with your employer; and
- Develop a personalized strategy to best protect your rights and your interests.
Contact Our Middlesex County Employee Rights Attorney Today
Charles Z. Schalk is an experienced, results-focused Middlesex County employment law attorney. Have questions about a specific case? We are here as the resource you can trust. Get in touch with us by phone at (908) 526-0707 or contact us online to set up your fully private, no strings attached case review. We handle employment law matters throughout Middlesex County, including in Edison, Woodbridge Township, Old Bridge Township, Piscataway, New Brunswick, and Perth Amboy.
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