Labor Law Attorney in Middlesex CountyEdison Labor Rights Attorneys, North Brunswick Employment Issue LawyerMany employees believe that, unless they have a union, they have no rights. However, this is not the case. While employers have a great deal of freedom to manage their employees, both state and federal laws guarantee workers' rights in a few key aspects of the employer/employee relationship, including the following:
New Jersey wage and hour lawsThe federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires most employers in the United States to pay employees a minimum wage of $7.25 per hour and to pay time and a half for hours worked in excess of 40 per week. In New Jersey, state wage and hour laws establish similar requirements. State wage and hour laws, however, may apply to some small employers not covered by the FLSA. The labor rights lawyers at Borrus, Goldin, Foley, Vignuolo, Hyman & Stahl, P.C. can examine specific employers to determine which wage and hour laws apply. The Wage and Hour Division of the United States Department of Labor and the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development investigate individual wage claims within their respective jurisdictions. In some case, such as when the violation is particularly egregious or widespread, or when the administrative investigation proves unsatisfactory, workers may wish to file a personal or class action lawsuit with the help of a labor rights lawyer. An experienced labor attorney can advise you if a lawsuit may be the best option. Discrimination in employmentWhile employers are generally free to hire, fire, and otherwise manage employees according to their own criteria, there exist certain employee characteristics upon which employers may not base employment decisions. Federal laws prohibit most employers from discriminating based on any of the following:
In addition to these types of discrimination, New Jersey’s comprehensive Law Against Discrimination (LAD) also prohibits discrimination due to familial or marital status, sexual orientation, and liability for military service.
Our experienced labor rights attorneys can help
The labor rights attorneys of Borrus, Goldin, Foley, Vignuolo, Hyman & Stahl, P.C. have represented both workers and employees in employment-related legal matters for nearly 50 years. Our labor attorneys understand the various legal issues that can arise in an employment relationship and strive to achieve results that are both efficient and beneficial to our clients. Our North Brunswick offices are reachable by telephone at 866-670-8369. |
