Knowledgeable Attorneys in Your Corner
Cape May and Ocean City are located in Cape May County, New Jersey. Cape May is one of the oldest vacation destinations in the United States, welcoming up to 50,000 visitors during the summer. Ocean City is another popular vacation destination on the coastal Jersey Shore, with many boardwalk shops and eateries.
Cape May County workers have numerous protected rights. Our employment lawyers at Burnham Douglass are dedicated to helping clients whose rights have been violated in the workplace.
Types of Employment Law We Practice
Our Cape May County lawyers represent clients in a wide range of employment legal matters, including:
- Discrimination: Federal and state laws protect applicants and employees against workplace discrimination based on race, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, color, national origin, disability, and genetic information. Employees are further protected from retaliation for reporting discrimination. Despite these protections, workplace discrimination is still prevalent and frequently underreported.
- Harassment and hostile work environment: Harassment is unwelcome repeated touching, words, or actions that are demeaning, humiliating, offensive, and embarrassing. Employees can experience harassment in the workplace from a business owner, supervisor, manager, coworker, client, or customer, creating a hostile work environment if not addressed. Employers are required to provide a safe and harassment-free workplace, and if they choose to do nothing when a complaint is filed, they can be held legally accountable.
- Sexual harassment: Sexual harassment can happen to female and male employees and consists of persistent and unwanted touching, advances, sexual language, ridicule, jokes, explicit photos or graphics, or requesting sexual favors to obtain privileges, promotions, or other advancement benefits. In some instances, an employee of workplace sexual harassment may be victimized by multiple people in a group setting.
- Whistleblower retaliation: Employers are forbidden to retaliate against employees who “blow the whistle” and report an employer’s illegal or unsafe actions. Whistleblowers are protected from retaliation, such as demotion, firing, exclusion, eliminating of duties, harassment, or reducing hours.
- Wrongful termination: Employers who terminate an employee based on discrimination or retaliation violate an employee’s protected rights under state and federal laws.
- Wage disputes: Federal and New Jersey laws establish minimum wage, work hours, overtime pay, child labor, and recordkeeping in public and private sectors. Employers who refuse to pay overtime wages, withhold benefits, or deny valid leave requests violate wage laws. Employees can seek legal action against their employer and recover lost wages.
- Employment contracts: Many industries require employment contracts, including confidentiality agreements, non-disclosure agreements, non-compete agreements, and implied verbal contracts. If your employer violates the terms or conditions of the contract, you may be entitled to seek legal action against your employer and hold them accountable.
In addition, we handle cases involving the Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), severance pay, and more.
Why Should You Hire Burnham Douglass for Your Employment Law Matter?
Burnham Douglass is devoted to protecting our clients’ rights and best interests. We provide a personalized approach with consistent communication and are always accessible. Employment law cases are complex, and we work tirelessly to help our clients seek justice and make positive changes in their workplace. At Burnham Douglass, you will always receive the highest quality legal representation.
Cape May County Employment Lawyers at Burnham Douglass Help Protect Employees’ Rights
If you are experiencing harassment, unpaid hours, or other workplace violations, contact our Cape May County employment lawyers at Burnham Douglass. Call us at 856-751-5505 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation. Located in Marlton and Northfield, New Jersey, we proudly serve clients in South Jersey, including Evesham Township, Cherry Hill, Camden County, Burlington County, and Atlantic City.
