Discrimination

If you are being unfairly harassed, retaliated against, discriminated against, suspended, terminated, or improperly paid due to your race, gender, sexual orientation, or religion, you may have civil claims at your disposal.  If you find yourself in one of these situations, you should immediately contact an employment attorney at Schiller Law, and put an experienced, talented trial lawyer between you and your problem.

Oftentimes, the wrongdoer or the employer will look to settle with the aggrieved party for pennies on the dollar, often sadly taking advantage of uncounseled clients, which is why it is important to have a lawyer involved. We have seen repeated examples of employees who have almost taken settlements worth nothing because their employer made them believe that the amount they were offering was fair, when, in fact, past experience would indicate their case was worth substantially more.

What Laws Govern Employee Rights?

Law Against Discrimination 

Labor and employment law includes a vast area of the law and includes acts of discrimination, which are often addressed by the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, commonly known as LAD, which prohibits discrimination against people on the basis of their race, their gender, their sexual orientation, their age and a host of other protective categories.

Conscientious Employee Protection Act/Whistleblower Protection

Another common area of the law implicated in employment and labor matters is the Conscientious Employee Protection Act (“CEPA”), otherwise known as the Whistleblower statute or CEPA. Retaliation is not permitted after an employee engages in a protected act under the statute. If an employee engages in a protected act, and the employer retaliates, that employee may have a claim for retaliation under CEPA.

Do I need an attorney for a discrimination case?

Absolutely. For various reasons people are less likely to take individuals without law licenses seriously, and you need to get an attorney to advocate on your behalf. We do a great job advocating on our clients’ behalf, beginning with getting to know our clients and their families. Every case is our only case and we work extremely hard to deliver our clients the best possible outcome and protect their interests by going above and beyond expectations. 

For example, our attorneys have taken steps to force an employer to cease and desist their discriminatory behavior, and our lawyers have also successfully negotiated a fair and appropriate severance package short of filling a lawsuit. There are times a lawsuit will be filed, and other times an out of court settlement will be reached. What remains unchanged is this: Schiller Law will always do what is best for the client in each and every case.

Why Choose Schiller Law

Schiller Law has the intellectual firepower needed to combat powerful entities and employers. When a client hires Schiller Law, the firm comes in and immediately fills any apparent power gap, leveling the playing field and sending a message to the other side that you are not going to be bullied or taken advantage of. Contact Schiller Law today for a free and confidential consultation.