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Identifying Legal Issues in the Workplace: A Beginner's Guide

If you have reason to wonder whether your issues in the workplace might be legal issues, the first place to start your research is with keywords and phrases. Using the right words is key to finding the specific information you need on the web. When you’re new to legal research, knowing how to classify your employment law issues and select keywords can be confusing. You may be all too familiar with your work-related problems, but completely unfamiliar with their legal classifications and terms.

Key Terms for Legal Research

Here’s a place to start: a list of terms you need to begin or further your research on the web. You can also check out the online resource, How To Research a Legal Problem: A Guide For Non-Lawyers compiled by The American Association of Law Libraries.

Recommended Resources for Employment Law

Once you have identified a topic and some terms relevant to your personal situation at work, you might choose to visit some of the following websites and continue your research:

• Employment/Farm Worker Rights WashingtonLawHelp.org

• Employment Law Guide United States Department of Labor

• Veterans Employment and Training United States Department of Labor

• Employment Discrimination in NJ Legal Services of New Jersey

• Family and Medical Leave Act United States Department of Labor

• NJ Family Leave Act NJ Office of the Attorney General

• NJ Women’s Job Issues NJ League of Women Voters

• Laws Preventing Discrimination NJ Civil Service Commission

The Role of Attorneys in Resolving Employment Disputes

Is it Necessary to Hire an Attorney?

The simple answer is no, you don’t have to hire an attorney to learn the laws governing your employment rights in New Jersey. And, you can always make complaints to your employer without legal representation.

However, your complaints may not be enough to stop the discriminatory behavior or other unfairness you’re experiencing. In that case, you will need to consult with an employment law attorney to discuss your legal options.

Navigating Complaints and Legal Procedures

Fairness in the workplace is often a matter of personal opinion, but there are two agencies that handle formal employee complaints: 1) the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) which is a federal administrative agency and 2) the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

You don’t need to contact both agencies to file your claim. Choosing where to file and how to proceed with your formal complaint is often a scenario in which you’ll want to use the services of an employment lawyer. An employment lawyer can help to get you on the right track and avoid unnecessary delays in fairly resolving your issues with your employer.

There are deadlines involved in the process of filing complaints, so you may want a lawyer’s help to stay on track with the process. In addition, the results of your formal complaints with administrative agencies can interfere with your right to a trial in some cases. This is another area where a lawyer with experience in employment law can sort out the details and handle the process for you.

Expert Legal Help in New Jersey

John J. Zidziunas & Associates can provide you with expert help in your New Jersey employment law matters and advise and represent you in court. Contact them for a consultation at no charge.

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