Employment Law Center
The employment lawyers at the Law Firm of Ronald A. Graziano, P.C., located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, provide legal representation to individuals and business owners in southeastern Pennsylvania and south New Jersey. Employment law covers a complex network of laws that control how employers must treat employees, former employees, and applicants for employment. We have significant experience interpreting and applying state and federal statutes and case law in cases involving:
Employment Discrimination
Age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, place of national origin: federal, state, and local laws protect workers and job applicants from discrimination on the basis of these classifications. Harassment of employees through the creation of a “hostile work environment” is also prohibited. Clearly such actions as requesting sexual favors in return for a promotion are illegal but even more subtle offensive "joking" can be a violation of law, allowing an employee or group of employees to recover money damages and counsel fees.
Victims of discrimination or harassment may file a claim to proceed in the administrative system or the court system. Each system has benefits and each has shortcomings. Each system has different time limits, which are strictly enforced. For 30 years, Cherry Hills, New Jersey, employment law attorney Ronald A. Graziano has represented clients in discrimination matters.
It has become increasingly common for employers to require employees in a broad range of jobs to sign agreements that restrict their future employment opportunities. These restrictions can even apply to an employee who is terminated without cause. Many times these agreements are improper or too broad in scope. Cherry Hill employment lawyer Ronald Graziano has lectured extensively on this topic for nearly a decade. He and attorney Robyn Bryson Flynn have represented both employees and companies in litigation about employment contracts and non-compete agreements.
New Jersey law both protects an employee whistleblower from being terminated or unfairly disciplined, and rewards that employee financially for “blowing the whistle” on illegal and unsafe business practices that violate safety and environmental regulations or defraud the government and the taxpayer of money. If your allegations can be proven, you can earn a substantial financial reward; if you are retaliated against, you can recover damages. Our employee whistleblower attorneys will help you bring your complaint to the proper authorities and will protect your interests.
Employee Handbook Violations
Most employee handbooks specifically state that the handbook does not constitute an enforceable contract. Occasionally, either the language used or the custom and practice of the employer creates greater rights. In an employee discharge or serious disciplinary situation, the handbook should be considered.
If you need legal advice on an employment law concern, we can help you. The Cherry Hill, New Jersey, employment law attorneys at the Law Firm of Ronald A. Graziano can help. Contact our office. We maintain flexible office hours, respond promptly to questions, and stay on top of changes in New Jersey law.
