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If you are facing harassment, wrongful termination, discrimination, or any violation of your rights at work, you need an experienced employment lawyer in Hackensack who will fight for you. At Cowen & Jacobs, we have spent over 35 years representing employees throughout Bergen County and across New Jersey. As a women-owned law firm, we bring a personal commitment to every case, combining aggressive legal strategies with compassion and results-driven advocacy.
We handle a full spectrum of employment law cases, including:
We have successfully represented employees at all levels facing a variety of workplace issues, including:
Discrimination takes many forms, including:
We leverage federal and state laws, including Title VII, the NJ Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), to aggressively protect your rights.
New Jersey is an at-will employment state, but that does not give employers a free pass to fire employees for illegal reasons. If you were terminated due to discrimination, retaliation, whistleblowing, or asserting your legal rights, we will investigate, gather evidence, and hold your employer accountable.
We have extensive experience handling retaliation cases under New Jersey’s Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA), including cases involving:
Before signing any employment contract, severance agreement, or non-compete clause, consult with our Hackensack employment lawyers. We routinely review, negotiate, and draft:
We protect your interests to ensure your agreements do not unfairly restrict your future employment or leave valuable compensation on the table.
If you are missing overtime, wages, commissions, or bonuses, you may be entitled to recover unpaid compensation, liquidated damages, and attorney’s fees under state and federal law. We help clients recover what they are rightfully owed under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and New Jersey wage laws.
Employees are protected when taking leave for medical or family reasons. If you faced retaliation, denial of leave, or termination related to FMLA or disability leave, we will pursue your legal remedies under the FMLA, ADA, and New Jersey Family Leave Act.
If your unemployment benefits have been wrongfully denied after losing your job, we can help guide you through the appeal process, represent you at hearings, and fight for the benefits you deserve.
No one should feel unsafe or demeaned at work. We represent employees who have experienced:
Yes. We regularly help clients negotiate better severance packages after an initial offer.
It depends. Courts evaluate reasonableness, scope, duration, and geographic limits. We can assess your situation.
Lost wages, emotional distress, punitive damages, reinstatement, and attorneys’ fees depending on circumstances.
We offer consultations to discuss your case and fee options depending on the matter.
If you’re facing workplace injustice, don’t wait. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can protect your rights. Call Cowen & Jacobs at 201-525-0025 or complete our confidential online form to schedule your consultation.
Serving Hackensack, Bergen County, and surrounding New Jersey communities.
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