Tag: Employment

Seltzer v. I.C. Optics, Ltd., et al – Plaintiff, a New Jersey resident who had worked for a New Jersey headquartered subsidiary an international business, brought suit against both companies when he was terminated.

Mary Settineri v. PNC Bank Corp. – The “continuing violation doctrine” is an equitable exception to the NJLAD statute of limitations but, “by definition, [a continuing violation] is comprised of a pattern or series of acts connected for liability purposes by the fact that an act contributing to the claim occurred within the filing period”.

Carol Tarr v. Bob Ciasulli – The New Jersey Supreme Court’s decision in this matter allows for plaintiff’s to obtain compensation for mental anguish and embarrassment when there is an underlying actionable claim.

Schott v. State – A Superior Court judge’s reassignment to another division does not satisfy the requirement of an “adverse employment action” which is essential to plead both a discrimination and retaliation case under New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD).

Recine v. Tayor – Appealate decision affirming the dismissal of a police officer’s claim of retaliation under the Conscientious Employee Retaliation Act (CEPA).

Fonseca v. Bd. of Review – The New Jersey Court of Appeals held that the plaintiff, a former accounts payable clerk, did not qualify for unemployment benefits because she left work voluntarily and without good cause.

Flow Control, Inc., etc. v. Herron Valve, etc. – Appellate decision remanding this restrictive covenant matter back to the trial court so that the Judge can apply the Solari three-part test and determine whether the covenant was reasonable under the circumstances.

Robinson v. Resorts Intl. Hotel, Inc. – Summary judgement granted to the defendant in case where plaintiff alleged a racially hostile work environment which caused him to be discharged.