Bergen County
Employment Lawyer
Strategic employment law representation for workers, executives, and professionals in Bergen County, New Jersey. Wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, CEPA, and more.
Bergen County is one of New Jersey's wealthiest and most economically active counties, with a large concentration of corporate headquarters, healthcare systems, and professional services firms. Its proximity to New York City makes it a hub for commuters and executives who work across state lines — creating unique employment law considerations.
We represent Bergen County employees in the full range of employment matters: wrongful termination, sexual harassment, discrimination, CEPA whistleblower claims, severance negotiations, and executive employment disputes.
Bergen County's workforce is sophisticated and its employment disputes often involve complex issues of executive compensation, non-compete enforcement, and high-value severance negotiations.
Employment Law in Bergen County
Bergen County's major employment centers include Hackensack, Paramus, Fort Lee, and Teaneck. The county is home to major healthcare systems including Hackensack Meridian Health, corporate headquarters for numerous Fortune 500 companies, and a large retail and hospitality sector. Bergen County Superior Court in Hackensack handles employment law matters, and the county's proximity to federal court in Newark provides an additional forum for federal employment claims.
Major Industries & Employers in Bergen County
Employment disputes in Bergen County arise across a wide range of industries. We represent employees from:
Practice Areas for Bergen County Employees
Frequently Asked Questions
I work for a company headquartered in New York but my office is in Bergen County. Which state's law applies?
Generally, New Jersey law applies to your employment if you work in New Jersey, regardless of where your employer is headquartered. NJ's NJLAD and CEPA protections apply to employees who work in NJ.
Are Bergen County employment cases filed in Hackensack?
Bergen County Superior Court is located in Hackensack. Federal employment cases are filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
I was offered a severance agreement by my Bergen County employer. Should I sign?
Not without having an attorney review it first. Severance agreements waive significant legal rights, and the initial offer is often negotiable. We regularly negotiate significantly better terms for Bergen County employees.
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