A recent decision from the New Jersey Appellate Division has reinstated the whistleblower retaliation claims of a former Novartis compliance officer who alleged that she was fired aft
er objecting to a series of programs she believed violated federal anti-kickback
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New Jersey Supreme Court Rules Undocumented Workers Can Recover Unpaid Wages
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently issued a unanimous decision reinforcing that undocumented workers are entitled to recover unpaid wages for work they already performed. The ruling in Lopez v. Marmic LLC, decided on March 19, 2026, makes clear
Third Circuit Rejects the Idea of a Heightened “Reverse Discrimination” Burden in Bergen County Employment Case
On March 6, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued an employment discrimination decision involving a Bergen County police department promotion. In Massey v. Borough of Bergenfield, the court ruled that the plaintiff presented enough
New Jersey Appellate Court Sides with Employees in Recent Case Involving the NJ Earned Sick Leave Law
New Jersey’s Earned Sick Leave Law (ESLL) is supposed to be simple: you earn paid sick time as you work, and you can use it for health needs and certain family and safety-related situations without risking your job. In the
New Jersey Appellate Court Strengthens Your Right to Stay in Court When Sexual Harassment Is Part of the Case
If you have ever signed an employment agreement that says all disputes must go to arbitration, you are not alone. Many New Jersey workers sign these clauses on day one, then learn about them only after something goes wrong at
Federal Court Lets New Jersey Teacher Age Discrimination Case Move Forward After Transfer Denial
Employees in New Jersey have legal protections against age discrimination, including when you apply for a new role within the same organization. In a recent decision, Campagna v. Washington Township Public Schools, the United States District Court for the
Federal Court Allows Claims Against Senior Executives to Proceed in New Jersey Discrimination Case
When you report discrimination at work, it can feel like the people at the top of the corporate ladder are untouchable. A recent federal decision from the District of New Jersey, Dominguez v. Novo Nordisk Inc., shows that senior
Federal Court Allows Flight Attendant’s Disability and Leave Claims to Proceed Against United Airlines
Employees in New Jersey have strong legal protection against workplace discrimination, retaliation, and interference with medical leaves. A recent decision in Naranjo v. United Airlines, Inc. reinforces those rights, particularly for workers managing chronic health conditions. The federal court’s
New Jersey Court Revives Employee’s Hostile Work Environment Claim
Workers in Bergen County and across New Jersey have the right to a workplace free of harassment. A recent decision from the Appellate Division, Burga v. UniFirst Corp., demonstrates that courts will allow sexual harassment claims to move forward
New Protection for Employees From Political Speech by Employers
Today, Governor Murphy signed into law an amendment to a New Jersey employment law that will protect most employees from being forced to listen to their employer’s political or religious opinions. The statute is expressly intended to ensure that workers