The Third Circuit Court of Appeals recently dismissed an employee's claim for disability discrimination and retaliation where the employer was able to show a well documented progressive discipline process. Simons v. Bos. Sci., 765 F. App'x 773 (3d. Cir. 2019) Click...
Month: September 2019
Hiring a Virtual or Contract Employee: Be Careful!
Don’t assume that you are not a direct employer just because you are hiring through a temp agency or a virtual agency. Be prepared and behave as though you are so that you are prepared should someone, a court, decide that you are.
Can you discipline someone whose work declines after a complaint?
As an executive, owner or manager at a business, you have a responsibility to keep things running well. Occasionally, issues may go unaddressed or unnoticed because of how much you have on your plate. That might lead to an employee speaking up about mistreatment,...
How to properly handle an HR investigation
Next to economic downturns, lawsuits are the next worst possible thing a New Jersey-based company can go through. These lawsuits are often brought by employees who feel like your company has wronged them in some manner. No matter if it's an accusation regarding...
Common reasons why partnership disputes occur
It isn't uncommon for business partners to have disagreements from time to time. However, if you have a disagreement with your business partner, it is important to keep the dispute as quiet as possible. Allowing a dispute to go public could put the future of your New...
When You Need Your Own Lawyer, even if you have company representation
When an employee files a claim against the company alleging harassment, discrimination or retaliation, those claims are usually centered around one or several senior level managers and executives, and now, even extend to board members with specific knowledge of the...
Whistleblower Claims in New Jersey
How to decide if the negative employment treatment you are experiencing is because you made a whistleblower complaint.
UPS cleared of retaliation against former employee
It is often hard for employers to know how to handle employees who have pursued action against them. On one hand, there are protection laws that ensure employers do not adversely react to employees who act within their rights. Nevertheless, those employees still must...
How companies can protect themselves against retaliation claims
If you run a business in New Jersey or any other state, it is important that you don't retaliate against employees. However, you shouldn't shy away from disciplining employees simply because they have recently engaged in a protected activity. In most cases, the facts...
Behind the Scenes: How Small Firms Deliver Results with Impact
It's no secret that small firms and solo practitioners can deliver big results. Ask almost any independent lawyer (or any entrepreneur, for that matter) after a few years in business what has made them successful and the responses are often surprising. Of course, it...
Ayesha Hamilton – Celebrating 15 Years Serving Clients
As the Hamilton Law Firm celebrates 15 years, we can't help but look back on the reasons the firm was founded and all we hoped to accomplish. From day one, Ayesha Hamilton, Esq. has worked to provide the highest level of service to her clients, both employees and...
2020 Solo Small Firm Conference-NJSBA
