Union County
Employment Lawyer
Strategic employment law representation for workers, executives, and professionals in Union County, New Jersey. Wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, CEPA, and more.
Union County offers a diverse economic landscape ranging from Elizabeth's industrial and port economy to Summit's corporate headquarters and Westfield's professional community. This diversity means that employment disputes in Union County span the full spectrum — from wage theft in the service sector to executive compensation disputes in the corporate sector.
We represent Union County employees and executives in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, CEPA whistleblower, severance negotiation, and executive employment matters.
Union County's central location in the NJ employment corridor and its mix of industries make it one of the state's most active markets for employment law matters.
Employment Law in Union County
Union County's major employment centers include Elizabeth, Westfield, Summit, Cranford, and Linden. The county is home to major corporate headquarters, the Port of Elizabeth (one of the busiest ports on the East Coast), Overlook Medical Center, and a significant retail and service economy. Summit and Westfield attract a high concentration of professional and executive employees, while Elizabeth and Linden have large manufacturing and logistics workforces. Union County Superior Court in Elizabeth handles employment law matters.
Major Industries & Employers in Union County
Employment disputes in Union County arise across a wide range of industries. We represent employees from:
Frequently Asked Questions
I work at the Port of Elizabeth. Do I have employment rights?
Yes. Port workers have employment rights under NJ and federal law, including protections against discrimination, retaliation, and wage theft. Longshore workers may also have additional protections under federal maritime law.
Where are Union County employment cases filed?
Union County Superior Court is located in Elizabeth. Federal cases are filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
I was offered a severance agreement by my Summit employer. Is it negotiable?
Yes. Severance agreements are almost always negotiable. We regularly negotiate significantly better terms for Union County employees, particularly those with potential legal claims.
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