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- Fired or Written Up After Taking Leave in New Jersey? What Counts as Illegal Retaliation
Feb 27, 2026
Taking leave is rarely a casual decision. Most employees step away from work because something in their lives demands it: a medical condition, the arrival of a child, a family crisis, or another situation that cannot be postponed. If you returned to your job in New Jersey and quickly found yourself facing discipline, a performance plan, a demotion, or termination, the sequence of events matters. In many cases, the timing of the employer’s response is...Read More - Offered a Severance Agreement in New Jersey? 9 Clauses to Review First
Jan 30, 2026
Receiving a severance agreement can be disorienting. One moment you are trying to process what just happened at work, and the next you are being asked to sign a legal document that may affect your finances, your reputation, and your future job options. Many people also feel pressure to sign quickly, especially when severance pay is tied to a deadline. If you were offered a severance agreement in New Jersey, we want you to know...Read More - Wrongful Termination vs. Unfair Treatment: What At-Will Really Means in NJ
Dec 30, 2025
Losing a job is often one of the most stressful experiences a person can endure. For many workers in Newark, Trenton, and throughout the Tri-State area, the sudden loss of a paycheck and professional identity is compounded by a profound sense of injustice. You may feel that your manager was biased, that the decision was based on a misunderstanding, or that the reason given for your firing was simply not true. In these moments, the...Read More - Beyond Elections: How the NLRB’s Cemex Decision Changes the Playbook For Union Organizing
Nov 30, 2025
What the NLRB’s Cemex Decision Means for Card Check, RM Petitions, and Bargaining Orders The NLRB Cemex decision has changed the ground rules for union organizing in New Jersey, New York, and across the country. Under this new framework, employers who ignore a majority card check and then commit unfair labor practices during an election campaign are far more likely to be hit with a bargaining order and forced to recognize the union. For unions...Read More - How New Jersey Public Employees Can Protect Their Pension Rights After Layoff
Oct 29, 2025
If you are a public sector employee in New Jersey, whether at the state, county, or municipal level, and you have recently been laid off or face a workforce reduction, you likely have questions. One of the most urgent: how will this affect your pension and retirement benefits? At Zazzali P.C., we understand the complexities of New Jersey’s public employment law and pension systems. We have served Newark, Trenton, and the broader Tri-State area since...Read More - What New Jersey Workers Should Know About Pay Transparency in 2025
Sep 3, 2025
New Jersey’s Pay and Benefit Transparency Act took effect on June 1, 2025, changing the way employers advertise jobs and promotions across the state. Employers with 10 or more employees over at least 20 calendar weeks are now required to include pay ranges and a general description of benefits in their job postings. For job seekers, this law provides a clearer picture of what you can expect before applying. For workers already employed, it brings...Read More - Your Guide to CEPA Whistleblower Claims in New Jersey
Aug 27, 2025
Speaking up at work about fraud, safety hazards, or other misconduct can feel overwhelming, especially when you fear losing your job or facing backlash from your employer. Many employees stay silent because of these worries, but New Jersey law provides strong protections for those who choose to come forward. The Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA), New Jersey’s whistleblower law, shields workers from retaliation when they report conduct they reasonably believe is illegal, fraudulent, or against...Read More - New Jersey Removes Deadline for 9/11 Disability Retirement Claims Under Ricci Act
Aug 20, 2025
For decades, countless New Jersey public employees who served at the World Trade Center site after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks have struggled to secure benefits due to strict filing deadlines for accidental disability retirement claims. Many developed serious health conditions that took years or even decades to emerge, long after their window to file had closed. New legislation amending the Ricci Act has opened the door for those who were previously shut out...Read More - Can My Employer Retaliate for Union Activity in NJ? Your Rights Under Federal and State Law
Aug 14, 2025
Standing Up for Union Rights Without Fear Are you seeing write-ups, schedule cuts, or a sudden demotion after speaking with coworkers or supporting a union in New Jersey? That kind of backlash may be unlawful retaliation. Clear rules protect your right to organize and to raise concerns about working conditions, and there are practical steps you can take right away to protect yourself. Based in Newark and Trenton, Zazzali, P.C. represents unions, union members, and...Read More - New Jersey Supreme Court Issues Clarifying Decision on Bi-State Authority
Aug 11, 2024
By: Wesley B. Friedman, Esq. The New Jersey Supreme Court recently issued an important ruling in Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission v. George Harms Construction Co., Inc., which clarifies the authority of bi-state entities under interstate compacts. This decision is particularly relevant for businesses and legal professionals involved with such entities. The case involved the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (the “Commission”), a bi-state entity created through an interstate compact between New Jersey...Read More