2017 Marks 50th Anniversary of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act

July 12, 2017 by Begelman and Orlow

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) was passed in 1967 with the goal of helping people find and keep employment based on skill, rather than on an employer’s arbitrary opinion that the worker was either too old or too young. It followed closely on the passage of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act,… More

Employment Discrimination Claims Stack Up at Fox News As 3 More Employees Come Forward

July 5, 2017 by Begelman and Orlow

Fox News has faced a number of allegations of employee discrimination in the past month, resulting in several of the organization’s prominent talent and executives leaving their positions. Now, three more employees have filed claims of discrimination, according to Bloomberg News. In late May 2017, three Fox employees—a shift editor, a former accounts payable coordinator,… More

When Job Loss Involves Wrongful Termination, Discrimination, or Retaliation

June 19, 2017 by Begelman and Orlow

If you or a loved one has recently lost a job, you may have questions about whether your dismissal is grounds for a wrongful termination lawsuit. In New Jersey, as in most states, most employees work “at will.” In other words, the employer reserves the right to fire an employee at any time, for any… More

How to Find a Job Once You Have a Criminal Record

May 25, 2017 by Begelman and Orlow

A criminal conviction can have severe consequences that haunt you for a very long time. One of the most immediate consequences of a conviction for a crime in NJ is the possibility of jail time. However, even after you serve your sentence and are released from prison or jail, you will still have a host… More

Former Wells Fargo Employee Sues for Wrongful Termination

May 11, 2017 by Begelman and Orlow

A former Wells Fargo employee of Somerset County claims she was terminated for not cooperating with Wells Fargo’s fraudulent business practices that recently made national headlines. Melinda Bini was a former regional private banker and assistant vice president for used to work at a Highland Park location. The lawsuit filed claimed that Bini’s supervisor reportedly… More

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