Employment and Labor Law

Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, PC is recognized as a statewide leader in this practice area, and the Employment Law Group provides the Firm’s clients with advice and counsel on all facets of the employer/employee relationship throughout New Jersey.

Our public sector clientele includes school boards, municipalities, counties, and authorities throughout New Jersey. Private sector representation includes a wide range of corporations, from banking to manufacturing, as well as other commercial employers across multiple industries. Our specific practice areas encompass virtually every aspect of employment and labor law, including:

DEFENDING MANAGEMENT IN EMPLOYMENT-RELATED LAWSUITS

We have substantial experience evaluating and defending employers in employee-related lawsuits throughout New Jersey and in federal courts. Our successful and cost-efficient representation in all types of employment matters has earned us a reputation as a go-to firm for both public entities and private corporations.

Our experienced litigators, many of whom are certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as Civil Trial Attorneys, have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of this rapidly evolving area of law. We frequently handle matters arising under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), Title VII, the Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA / Whistleblower Statute), the New Jersey Family Leave Act, the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Our employment litigation and defense practice includes matters involving:

• Sexual harassment and hostile work environment claims
• Race, national origin, and gender discrimination claims
• Pregnancy and disability discrimination matters
• Whistleblower and retaliation claims under CEPA
• Restrictive covenant and non-compete litigation
• Wrongful termination and employment contract disputes
• Wage, leave, and workplace policy-related disputes

The Firm has obtained defense verdicts in cases involving sexual harassment, racial discrimination, whistleblower actions, and hostile work environment claims. Our extensive litigation background has also resulted in successful outcomes in mediations, settlements, dispositive motions, and appellate practice.

EDUCATION/PREVENTION

Staying informed of the constant changes in employment and labor law in New Jersey is something on which we pride ourselves at Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, PC. Our attorneys are active on the Executive Committee of the Labor and Employment Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association and serve as Masters and Barristers at the Sidney Reitman Employment Law Inn of Court. Our philosophy emphasizes proactive compliance, training, and education for management clients.

Employment counseling and preventative services include:

• Drafting and updating employee handbooks and workplace policies
• Anti-harassment and workplace compliance training for supervisors and staff
• Internal workplace investigations and HR guidance
• Employee discipline and termination counseling
• Risk management and employment law compliance audits

REPRESENTING EMPLOYEES

The Firm also represents employees throughout New Jersey in a range of employment disputes, from the negotiation of severance packages to claims involving discrimination, retaliation, and whistleblowing. We have obtained successful results for employees in cases arising under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, including matters involving sexual harassment, hostile work environment, and racial discrimination.