The workplace has changed dramatically over the last ten years. New court decisions, a gender shifting workplace and societies' lack of tolerance for inappropriate behavior has resulted in the fasted growing and quickest changing area of law: Employment Related Practices. Knowledge of, and implementing policies to deal with, claims based upon State and Federal employment laws has become a specialized concern to all employers. What once seemed like a minor office confrontation could now be a full blown harassment or other discriminatory lawsuit. Even if the amount of damages can be contained, the attorney fees - on both sides - can be back breaking.
We represent employers in the following instances: Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Wrongful Termination, Law Against Discrimination (LAD) Affirmative Action, Civil Rights 1981 and 1983, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in both New Jersey and Federal Courts.
Wellinghorst & Fronzuto recognizes the sensitive nature of many of these claims and attempts to investigate, discover and defend with integrity and a compassionate search for the truth. There are numerous avenues of resolution from early settlement panels, to mediation, to arbitration and trial. We focus on employment contracts, at will employment, manuals, disability and harassment cases. We are skilled to handle matters in court as well as administrative settings.
Employment litigation can be a very expensive endeavour. With a view toward efficient, cost effective resolution, we will investigate and evaluate early and advise our opinion with regard to settlement or trial. Either way, we will work with the client to keep them informed at each step of the litigation.
We represent insurance companies, self insureds, public entities, and Boards. We cover the entire State.
