New Jersey Employment Attorney — Advocating for Employees Against Workplace Injustice
Losing a job or facing discrimination at work can upend your life. But you don't have to face it alone — and you don't have to accept it. At The López Firm, attorney Omar A. López represents New Jersey employees in a full range of employment law matters, including wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, and sexual harassment. His commitment to employee rights is not just professional — it is personal.
Workplace Discrimination
Federal law under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, along with New Jersey's own Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), prohibit employers from discriminating against employees based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, national origin, age, and other protected characteristics.
The NJLAD is one of the broadest anti-discrimination statutes in the country, offering New Jersey employees stronger protections than federal law in many circumstances. The López Firm represents employees who have faced discrimination in hiring, promotion, compensation, job assignment, discipline, and termination.
Frequently Asked Questions about workplace discrimination and harassment
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New Jersey is an at-will employment state, which means employers can generally terminate employees for any reason or no reason at all. But at-will employment is not unlimited. Employers cannot fire employees for discriminatory reasons, in retaliation for exercising legal rights, in violation of an employment contract, or for blowing the whistle on illegal activity.
If you were terminated and something about the circumstances doesn't add up — especially if the termination followed a disability claim, a complaint about discrimination, or a request for protected leave — you may have a wrongful termination claim. The López Firm will review your situation and tell you honestly whether your case has merit.
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Attorney Omar A. López is a committed advocate for the eradication of sexual harassment in the workplace and a passionate supporter of the #MeToo movement. Sexual harassment — whether in the form of quid pro quo demands or a hostile work environment — is illegal, harmful, and far too common.
If you have experienced sexual harassment at work and your employer failed to take meaningful action, you have legal remedies available to you. The López Firm will handle your case with the sensitivity and tenacity it deserves, fighting for accountability and the justice you are owed.
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Gender and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
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ERISA also prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who file a benefits claim, cooperate with a benefits investigation, or exercise any right protected by the statute. If you were fired, demoted, or disciplined after filing a disability or pension claim, you may have a retaliation claim under ERISA in addition to any state law claims. The López Firm evaluates the full picture — benefits and employment — so no potential claim is overlooked.
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