Mark | Lavigne, LLC

$425,000

Whistleblower, Retaliation, Employment Law

City of Vineland, New Jersey, settled with veteran police officer Richard Burke for claims under New Jersey’s Whistleblower Law (CEPA) for retaliatory action after reporting violations.

Age Discrimination, Disability Discrimination, Harassment

A front-of-the-house manager at Acme Corp sued Jimmy Jones, Acme Corp, and a kitchen staff member for harassment based on disability, age, and race, hostile work environment, retaliation, negligent supervision, and assault and battery, in violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination.

Employment Law, Breach of Contract, Wage Dispute

A digital media consultant sued Jimmy Jones and Acme Corp for violations of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, due to unfulfilled compensation promises and a hostile work environment.

Religious Discrimination, Retaliation, Wrongful Termination

A service manager, a practicing Jehovah’s Witness, sued Jimmy Jones and Acme Corp for religious discrimination, retaliation for reporting sexual harassment, and wrongful termination, in violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination.

Prevailing Wage, Employment Law

A client employed by Acme Corp, an IT consulting services provider for public work projects, sued Acme Corp for violation of the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act for willfully paying less than the entitled prevailing wage rates and benefits.

Age Discrimination, Disability Discrimination, National Origin Discrimination, Harassment, Constructive Discharge

A custodian sued a NJ public school district for age, disability, and national origin discrimination, harassment through bogus performance complaints, and constructive discharge, in violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. Attorneys are demanding restitution.