Our Core Employment Services

  • Employment counseling and contract review: Guidance on employment agreements, severance packages, and non-compete or non-solicitation clauses to ensure your interests are protected from the outset.
  • Discrimination and retaliation claims: Representation in claims under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD), Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA or Whistleblower Protection Act), ADA, USERRA, FMLA, and NJFLA.
  • Negotiation and litigation: We negotiate severance and employment transitions, and pursue or defend claims before administrative agencies such as the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights, or in Superior Court and federal court as needed.

Key Areas of Employment Law That We Handle

  • Whistleblower & Retaliation Claims (CEPA): Employees who report illegal or unsafe practices at work are protected from retaliation under the Conscientious Employee Protection Act.
  • Wrongful Termination: New Jersey is an at-will state, but a firing is still unlawful when it breaks an employment contract, punishes protected activity under CEPA, or discriminates under the LAD. We measure the reason you were given against the record and against what the statute requires.
  • Discrimination and Harassment Claims (LAD, ADA): We pursue or defend claims involving race, gender, age, disability, pregnancy and LGBTQ+ status, along with sexual harassment and hostile work environment claims under the Law Against Discrimination.
  • Family & Medical Leave (FMLA & NJFLA): We represent clients in matters involving federal and state leave rights, including maternity/paternity leave and medical leave protections.
  • USERRA & Military Leave Rights: Advocacy for service members facing workplace discrimination or denial of leave rights under federal military protection laws.
  • Contractual Matters: Strong and enforceable severance agreements, restrictive covenants, and negotiation support to protect client interests.

Recent Employment Law Developments in NJ (2024–2025)

  • Pay Transparency Rules: Effective June 1, 2025, employers with 10+ employees must include salary or wage ranges and general benefit details in job postings and promotions, and make internal promotion opportunities known across departments.
  • Remote Worker Protections: New Jersey’s Division on Civil Rights has said the Law Against Discrimination applies to remote employees of New Jersey companies, even when they work outside the state.
  • Misclassification: Proposed regulations by the New Jersey Department of Labor codify the “ABC test” for determining when workers should be classified as independent contractors.

Why Choose Zirrith Law

  • Decades of employment litigation and labor law experience
  • Deep knowledge of both federal and New Jersey-specific statutes
  • Skilled in both individual representation and broader workplace policy guidance
  • Personalized attention with results-focused advocacy

What to Do If You’re Facing Workplace Issues

  • Consult with us early: before signing agreements or responding to adverse actions.
  • Collect documentation: performance reviews, emails, disability accommodations, separation papers.
  • Understand your rights under NJ LAD, CEPA, FMLA/NJFLA, ADA, and USERRA.
  • Act promptly: statutory deadlines and reporting requirements can limit legal options.

Let Us Help You Protect Your Rights

Contact Zirrith Law today for a confidential consultation regarding employment disputes, contract reviews, or workplace claims.