Fired For Medical Disability: Illegal Discrimination And Wrongful Termination

July 20, 2019 by Begelman and Orlow

Americans With Disabilities Act If you have a documented disability, you have legal rights under the Americans With Disabilities Act that include employment protection. If you are terminated because of your disability, you have the right to bring a civil suit against your employer to recover damages. However, each case is different, and the particular… More

Harassment or Discrimination Claims In New Jersey

August 21, 2018 by Begelman and Orlow

The Equality Act of 2010 defines harassment as unwanted conduct based on or relating to a legally protected characteristic. Discrimination is legally defined as unfair or unequal treatment of an individual or group based on a legally protected status or characteristic. When committed by an employer, these two serious offenses are violations of an employee’s… More

Lawsuit Claims Plainfield Cop Faced Age, Disability Discrimination Ending His Career

February 26, 2018 by Begelman and Orlow

A lawsuit filed in the Superior Court in Union County alleges that a Plainfield police officer was pressured to retire early after his supervisors thought him too old and sick to stay on the job, in violation of anti-discrimination laws, according to a recent article at NJ.com. The officer, a veteran police lieutenant, claims he… More

NJ Man with Cerebral Palsy Sues Employer for Wrongful Termination in Federal Court

September 28, 2017 by Begelman and Orlow

Wrongful termination happens every day to employees in every industry and compensation level. Recently, a former employee of a grocer filed a lawsuit alleging that he was terminated because of a disability. The man has cerebral palsy and, as he was recovering at a rehab center, he learned that his employer was firing him.… More

North Brunswick, NJ Settles Whistleblower Lawsuit for $250,000

September 22, 2017 by Begelman and Orlow

Many employees have natural concerns about their employment with regard to a potential whistleblower lawsuit. It’s generally understood that an at-will employee may be fired by an employer at any time, for any reason—including no reason at all. If you lost your New Jersey job because of a complaint about another party’s illegal behavior or… More

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