Exceptional Employment Attorney in Monmouth County
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Charles Z. Schalk is a Monmouth County employment lawyer who is committed to providing top-tier legal guidance and support to workers. We take on all types of employment law matters—from contract negotiations to litigation. If you have any specific questions or concerns about an employment law case, please do not hesitate to contact us today for a completely confidential, no obligation consultation with a top Monmouth County employment lawyer.
An Overview of Our Employment Law Services in Monmouth County
We are proud to provide solutions-focused advocacy to employees throughout Monmouth County. Our firm invests the time, the resources, and the attention to detail needed to deliver results for our clients. We do the right things the right way. As an experienced Monmouth County employment lawyer, Charles Z. Schalk handles the full range of cases, including:
- Sexual Harassment: Whether it is committed by supervisors, co-workers, or clients/customers, sexual harassment in the workplace is never acceptable. No employee in Monmouth County should be forced to suffer through it to keep their job. Sexual harassment in the workplace can include any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, verbal harassment of a sexual nature, or physical touching.Both men and women can be victims of sexual harassment. Further, it can occur between people of the same gender or different genders. For help with a case in Monmouth County, please contact us today.
- Workplace Discrimination: Our state has strong protections in place against discrimination. Indeed, the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) applies to virtually all employers, even those with a single employee. Workplace discrimination happens when an employee is treated unfavorably because of certain protected characteristics—such as race, gender, age, disability, religion, or national origin. The unfortunate reality of discrimination is that it can affect any aspect of employment including hiring, salary, job assignments, promotions, training, benefits, and layoffs. We handle all types of workplace discrimination cases in Monmouth County.
- Whistleblower Protection: Whistleblowers are people (or groups of people) that step up and report violations, such as fraud or serious safety issues. In many cases, employees are the ones who have the inside information needed to blow the whistle on a business, organization, or even government agency. Our Monmouth County employment lawyer represents employees in all types of whistleblower protection cases. We put you first.
- Wrongful Discharge: Wrongful discharge (wrongful termination ) occurs when an employee is fired from their job in violation of the law or in violation of a written employment agreement. An example, an employee in Monmouth County is targeted in a round of layoffs because of his or her age, may have a wrongful termination lawsuit on the grounds of age discrimination. We fight for justice for wrongfully terminated workers in Monmouth County. You may be entitled to compensation for back pay and other damages.
- Wage and Hour Claims: Wage and hour claims involve disputes over proper payment for hours worked, compliance with minimum wage laws, overtime payments, and other aspects of compensation/benefits. In New Jersey, wage and hour claims often arise when employers fail to properly calculate pay, classify employees incorrectly as exempt from overtime, or otherwise violate labor laws. We handle all types of wage and hour cases.
- Reasonable Accommodation: A disabled employee who is qualified for a job—meaning that he or she can perform all of the essential functions as well as a non-disabled counterpart—may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation refers to modifications or adjustments to a job or work environment that enable an employee with a disability to perform. Employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. The failure to accommodate a worker in Monmouth County may be a form of discrimination.
- Failure to Hire/Promote: Are you a job applicant or employee who suffered discrimination by not being hired or promoted due to a protected characteristic—such as your race, gender, age, or disability status? You may have a claim for competition. Our New Jersey employment lawyer is here to help.
- Restrictive Covenants: Restrictive covenants in employment include non-compete agreements, non-solicitation agreements, and confidentiality agreements that limit an employee’s actions during and after employment. These covenants are only enforceable against an employee in New Jersey if they are properly drafted and reasonable in scope.
- Contract Negotiations: Before you sign any type of employment agreement, it is a best practice to consult with a lawyer. Our Monmouth County employment law attorney has deep experience negotiating, drafting, and reviewing contracts for employees.
- Unlawful Retaliation: Unlawful retaliation occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee who has engaged in a protected activity. For example, imagine a worker in Monmouth County reports sexual harassment. If he or she is immediately fired for doing so, that is an example of unlawful retaliation. It is legally actionable in New Jersey.
How Our Monmouth County Employment Law Attorney Can Help
We are an employment law team that understands the importance of personalized, solutions-focused advocacy. Attorney Charles Z. Schalk is a New Jersey employment lawyer with vast experience fighting for the rights of employees. We strive to do right by clients—even in the most complex of legal cases. When you contact us, you will have a chance to connect with a Monmouth County employment law attorney who can:
- Listen to your story, answer questions, and explain the next steps;
- Investigate your employment law matter—gathering all evidence;
- Handle any legal paperwork and/or settlement negotiations; and
- Take action to get you the best outcome in your Monmouth County case.
Speak to Our Monmouth County Employment Law Attorney Today
Charles Z. Schalk is an employment lawyer who you can rely on when it matters most. We are committed to protecting your rights and helping you find the best solution. Give us a call at (908) 526-0707 or contact us online for a fully private, no obligation initial case review. Our firm represents employees throughout Monmouth County, including in Middletown Township, Howell Township, Marlboro Township, Manalapan Township, Freehold Township, and Long Branch.
“Mr. Schalk obviously obtained a very successful verdict in a very very difficult case. This Court had an opportunity to observe Mr. Schalk throughout the trial. He certainly performed at an extremely high level . . . And to obtain the verdict that he did is a rare case . . . I feel very strongly that Mr. Schalk’s work in this case was at a very high level, a superior level and that if the 100 percent enhancement of the lodestar is in the rare case this would be the rare case in which Mr. Schalk would be entitled to that.”*”
