What Covid-19 Means for Employment Law
Covid-19 has not only had a remarkable effect on how we think about public health, it has also had a notable impact on our jobs
How do you Prove Wrongful Termination in Mt Laurel, NJ?
In New Jersey, it is considered wrongful termination when an employee is dismissed, laid off, fired, or otherwise terminated for an illegal reason, such as
US Companies Invest in Diversity Training, But is it Working?
With the Black Lives Matter Movement at the forefront of our minds recently, our communities are seeing a bigger push to incorporate more diversity in
The Doctrine of Qualified Immunity Must Go
The doctrine of qualified immunity, which often absolves law enforcement officials who commit misconduct, was articulated by the Supreme Court in 1982. Although the doctrine
What Black Lives Matter Protests have Accomplished Around the Country
What Prompted Black Lives Matter Protests in 2020? The Black Lives Matter protests of 2020 started in response to the death of George Floyd, who
How Companies are Responding to George Floyd’s death
The tragic death of George Floyd, and hundreds of other black Americans at the hands of police, has invoked an astonishing response from communities across
Trials by Jury are Becoming Increasingly Rare
If you are accused of a crime, you may think you will eventually present your defense to a jury. After all, according to Thomas Jefferson,
Police Officers Often Lie in Police Reports
An article on CNN reports that despite assumptions to the contrary, police officers often lie in reports and other statements. The article referenced a study
Zeff Law Firm Statement on the death of George Floyd
Zeff Law Firm Monitors Police Activity The video of the tragic death of George Floyd has now circled the globe and many cities across the
Pattern of Sexual Abuse Exposed at Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women
Rights of Prisoners One important yet often overlooked civil rights issue is the treatment of prisoners. Prisoners have, of course, generally been convicted of crimes,
COVID-19 Whistleblowers
What Types of Workers are Protesting Working Conditions During the Coronavirus Pandemic? Many of society’s essential workers are feeling the strain of the pandemic in
Unarmed Black Minneapolis Man Dies After Alleged Police Brutality
George Floyd, an unarmed black man, was killed by Minneapolis police officers during his arrest for suspected forgery. Ignoring Floyd’s repeated pleas of “I can’t
South Jersey wants Progressive Challengers to Pay Legal Fees
April 23, 2020 Several candidates hoping to run for office in New Jersey recently dropped a lawsuit alleging that four-county clerks across South Jersey
Am I Eligible for Unemployment Benefits if I Lost my Job due to Coronavirus?
“If you were laid off due to coronavirus, you get more benefits now that you would have six months ago,” says Eva Zelson, an employment
Accommodations for Medical Marijuana usage in the Workplace
While many employers have policies that prohibit the use of marijuana, many states have laws saying that employers must allow employees with a medical marijuana
Coronavirus and Workplace Rights
Coronavirus has changed almost everything about American life: how we socialize, how we shop, and even how we work. In this confusing time, you are
Force Report Press Conference at N.J. State House
Attorney Gregg Zeff was recently featured as a guest speaker representing the NAACP during a press conference held by Salvation and Social Justice at the
Firefighters get 596k in Zeff Law Firm Case
A jury awarded two firefighters $596,000.00 in damages in a hostile work environment and retaliation claim brought by the Zeff Law Firm in Camden County Superior Court.
More Workers Covered Under the Amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act
In a recent published opinion the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania rule in favor of the Zeff Law Firm LLC and our
New Laws Prevent Employers for Accessing Facebook Page
With the proliferation of social media in today’s society, the courts and law makers are scrambling to define the rules for employees and employers. As