By John J. Megjugorac, Esq.
On April 17, 2014, Marilyn Velez’s life changed forever. After 16 days of trial, an Essex County, NJ jury returned a verdict in her favor in the amount of $525,000.00. [Read more…]
Sexual Harassment in the Construction Industry
Women currently make up almost half of the United States work force and are increasingly moving into occupations, such as those in the construction industry, that were once held exclusively by men. Despite this trend, the construction industry remains overwhelmingly male dominated. [Read more…]
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Sexual harassment in the workplace is one of the most common types of workplace discrimination. Sexual harassment in the workplace violates the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, N.J.S.A. 10:5-1-49. An employer may be liable under several different theories of sexual harassment. The discrimination attorneys at the Ginarte Law Firm have the knowledge and experience to handle your sexual harassment claim. [Read more…]