Employment Litigation

Employment Law Attorneys in Manalapan, New Jersey
Representing employers and employees

Although employment disputes may appear clear cut to the participants, claims involving discrimination, sexual harassment, whistleblower claims, employment contract disputes and even overtime wage pay claims are complex legal matters. Employment disputes require broad knowledge of federal and state labor and employment law. If you are involved in an employment dispute, it is important to consult with an attorney with a working knowledge of the regulations and interpretations of the numerous statutes and regulations which govern the various types claims which exist in the employment arena.

At Klafter & Mason, L.L.C. we help New Jersey businesses and their employees determine if their employment practices are in accordance with state and federal law. To discuss a discrimination claim, a sexual harassment claim, a breach of an employment contract claim, an inquiry from the Department of Labor regarding employees vs. independent contractor status, a wage dispute or any other employment-related claim in Monmouth County,contact our New Jersey employment law attorney.

Do you work over 40 hours without overtime pay? Are your employees properly classified as exempt or nonexempt? Do you know what factors will increase your liability in a sexual harassment lawsuit? An experienced employment law attorney can help you understand when a hiring practice crosses the line from being merely unfair to a serious violation of federal or state law. At Klafter & Mason, L.L.C. we help New Jersey business owners and employees with employment matters including:

• Discrimination – based on age, race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin, as prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and/or the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination
• Sexual harassment – by employers, co‑workers, clients
• Wage and hour claims – overtime wage lawsuits and other pay disputes involving Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Whistleblower claims - based on an adverse employment action directly related to an employee who reports what they believe to be criminal or fraudulent conduct

For employers

In addition to providing a vigorous and thorough defense for businesses which find themselves defending against an employment-related claim, our employment attorneys also offer employment counseling for businesses in central New Jersey. In this role we help companies develop the required internal procedures for employees with discrimination or wage complaints, sexual harassment complaint, Family Medical Leave issues, or other employment-related concerns. The creation and implementation of these internal policies and procedures is critical in defending a subsequent lawsuit and demonstrating compliance with federal and state statutes.

For effective representation in an employment lawsuit, or for consultation regarding any employment-related issue, contact a central New Jersey employment discrimination defense lawyer.