Employment Law

Employers & Employees

Defending Employee Rights

Mark and his fellow associates represent employees in:

  • Wage and hour claims
  • FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act)
  • Wrongful discharge/wrongful termination
  • Retaliation in violation of New Jersey or federal law
  • Whistle Blower claims (Conscientious Employee Protection Act)
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
  • Defense of hostile work environment
  • Discrimination issues based on disability, gender, age, race, religion or sexual orientation
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Employer Responsibilities Under New Jersey Employment Law

Mark Semeraro will advise and represent employers in matters such as the following:
  • Employee handbook drafting and training implementation
  • Hiring and firing, promotions and demotions
  • Workplace injuries and safety regulations
  • ADA compliance
  • Discrimination prevention, complaints and claims
  • Noncompete agreements and trade secret protection
  • Harassment prevention, complaints and claims (including sexual harassment)
Employers have a duty to follow relevant and applicable rules, laws and regulations governing employment. These directives may be found in federal, state or local statutes, in union or professional rules, and in case law (previous court decisions). Prudent employers seek sound legal advice at times like these:
  • When a business is first established
  • When a business undergoes structural changes such as changing of the guard, expansion, mergers or acquisitions
  • When extensive hiring or layoffs are expected in the near future
  • Periodically, since employment laws change frequently

Experienced, Strong Employment Law Representation

Mark’s experience representing both employers and employees enhances his ability to advise and advocate on behalf of any client with employment law concerns. Mark is widely recognized as having experience and success in this area of the law. Evidence of this recognition comes in the form of referrals from other attorneys.  Mark is proud of his strong reputation in Bergen County and beyond — among his former clients, legal peers and judges.

Proud to offer the following services:

  • Employee Handbooks
  • Internal Investigations in Response to Harassment/Discrimination Complaints
  • Representation responding to EEOC Charges and Claims for Unemployment Insurance Benefits
  • Workplace Harassment/Discrimination Training
  • Separation & Employment Agreements
  • Offer Letters
  • Non-Compete/Restrictive Covenant Agreements
  • Day-to-Day Employee Relations Counseling
  • HR Due Diligence/Audits
  • FLSA Compliance
  • Wage & Hour Compliance
  • ADA Compliance and Reasonable Accommodations
  • Management of Leaves of Absence and Terminations
  • Background Checks
  • Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreements
  • Labor Relations/Collective Bargaining
  • HR and Talent Acquisition Design & Enhancement
  • HR SWOT Analysis
  • On-boarding & Off-boarding Design
  • Training and Professional Development Programs
  • Succession Planning
  • Formalized Evaluation Process
  • Compliance Assessments
  • Executive Coaching/Culture Review
  • Integration Support for Mergers and Acquisitions

Mark's Employment Law Wins

  • Workplace Harassment & Retaliation - $1.5 million
  • Workplace Harassment & Retaliation - $1.5 million
  • Workplace Harassment & Retaliation - $1.5 million
  • Workplace Harassment & Retaliation - $1.5 million
  • Workplace Harassment & Retaliation - $1.5 million