Practice Overview

Employee Rights & Discrimination

New Jersey and Pennsylvania Employment Lawyers

Employee Rights ● Discrimination ● Wrongful Termination
Where there is a Wrong, there is a Remedy

Begelman & Orlow has earned a reputation as a leading employment law firm in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Our employment lawyers have an in-depth understanding of employment law and a determination to right the wrongs you may have encountered in the workplace. When we represent you, you can be sure we will stand by you and keep you informed throughout the process.

Have you talked to a lawyer who said you don’t have a case? Don’t give up. Talk to the attorneys at Begelman & Orlow about your situation. Because of our extensive experience, we are often able to see beyond the obvious and find a basis for your complaint. Free initial consultation. Contact our employment lawyers for a free initial consultation. Our employment law attorneys will listen carefully to what you have to say.

Clients come to the Begelman & Orlow law firm with a wide range of employment law issues including:

  • Sexual Harassment: Have you been harassed by a supervisor or other employees? Is there an environment that allows sexual harassment?
  • Retaliation: Have you faced retaliation because of reporting wrongdoing? Is your workplace a hostile environment?
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Have you been denied reasonable accommodations because of a disability?
  • Age Discrimination: Are you over 40? Have you been denied a promotion or training opportunities because of your age?
  • Wage and Hour Issues: Have you been paid for all the hours you are required to be at work?
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Have you been denied a leave? Were you able to return to your job after your leave?
  • Discrimination: Have you been discriminated against because of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, ethnic origins, national origins, disability, or familial relationships? Does your New Jersey employer abide by the Law Against Discrimination (LAD)
  • Wrongful Termination: Have you been the victim of wrongful discharge because of discrimination or retaliation?
  • Whistleblower: Do you have evidence that an employer is defrauding the federal government?
  • Workers’ Compensation: Compensation] Have you been injured in a New Jersey workplace accident?

We talk to our clients in plain English to make sure you fully understand your employee rights. We also talk to juries in clear, plain English so that they can understand your situation.

Do you need to talk to a lawyer about employment contract issues? Our attorneys have significant experience handling issues related to a variety of employment contracts including:

  • Restrictive Covenants
  • Trade Secrets
  • Severance Agreements
  • Contract Disputes

If you have experienced employment discrimination, had your legal rights violated by your employer, or are involved in an employment contract dispute, contact the employment law lawyers at Begelman & Orlow today.

The Begelman & Orlow law firm represents clients in New Jersey (including the counties of Camden, Burlington, Gloucester, Salem, Mercer, Atlantic, Ocean, and Middlesex) and Pennsylvania (including the counties of Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery, and Bucks).