When your rights at work have been violated, the attorney you hire matters. Keating Law Firm represents employees throughout Camden County and across New Jersey who are facing discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, and other serious violations of workers’ rights. Attorney Chris Keating works directly with every client, bringing focused, experienced advocacy to each case from the first consultation through resolution.
What Employment Law Covers
Employment law governs the relationship between workers and the employers who hire them. Federal and New Jersey state law establish the baseline protections every employee is entitled to, and when employers cross those lines, workers have the right to pursue legal claims.
Attorney Chris Keating handles a wide range of employment matters for Camden County workers, including:
- Wrongful termination
- Workplace discrimination based on race, sex, age, religion, national origin, or disability
- Sexual harassment and hostile work environment claims
- Pregnancy discrimination and denial of legally required accommodations
- Whistleblower retaliation under New Jersey’s Conscientious Employee Protection Act
- Wage theft, unpaid overtime, and misclassification
- Family and medical leave violations
New Jersey Employees Have Strong Protections
New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination is one of the most expansive anti-discrimination statutes in the country, offering broader protections in several areas than federal law alone provides. The New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act, known as CEPA, protects employees who report or refuse to participate in conduct they reasonably believe to be illegal or harmful. Together, these laws give New Jersey workers meaningful tools to hold employers accountable.
Camden County employees work across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, retail, warehousing, public employment, and education. Workplace violations occur in every sector, and the size of the employer does not determine whether a legal claim exists.
Recognizing When Your Rights Have Been Violated
Not every unfair workplace decision is illegal, but many are. A termination that follows closely after a discrimination complaint, a demotion after a pregnancy announcement, a hostile work environment that management refuses to address, and unpaid wages owed for time worked are all situations where legal claims may exist.
Attorney Chris Keating evaluates the full picture of what happened, not just the moment of termination or discipline. Retaliation cases are often built on patterns: sudden changes in treatment, shifting explanations from management, or discipline that arose only after a complaint was filed. Documented and the timeline of events often become the foundation of a strong case.
Time Limits Apply
Employment claims in New Jersey are subject to filing deadlines that vary depending on the law that applies. Waiting too long will cause an aggrieved employee to lose their right to have their day in court. Therefore, you should contact an attorney immediately if you believe your rights have been violated.
Contact Keating Law Firm for Employment Law Help in Camden County
Attorney Chris Keating represents employees throughout Camden County and across New Jersey. Call Keating Law Firm at 856-519-5011 or reach out online to schedule a free and confidential consultation.