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Notable Win: No Cause Finding by EEOC in Matter Alleging Disability Discrimination

Client: The Arc of Cape May County, Inc. 

Federal Agency: United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Attorney: Ralph R. Smith, 3rd, Esq.

**Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances**

Matter Caption: Brady v. Arc of Cape May, Inc. 

Claimant, a direct support professional, brought a claim in the EEOC against our client alleging wrongful termination due to disability and age.

After review of the facts, the EEOC issued a no probable cause finding in our client’s favor.

Employment Law 2025

In this live webinar sponsored by NBI, Ralph R. Smith, III, Esq. Co-Chair of the firm’s labor & employment group, will present on the topics: Non-Compete, Non-Solicit, and Non-Disclosure Agreements: What You Need to Know and Ethics

Program Description

Labor Law Developments, the Interactive Process, Non-Compete Agreement Updates, and More

Whether you’re new to labor and employment law, or you just need a refresher, this program is chock-full of information to get you up to speed on the latest updates! Stay posted on labor law changes, examine guidelines for interviewing job applicants, develop strategies for managing FMLA- and ADA-related leave, and much more.
Build your skills – register today!

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. HR professionals, accountants, and paralegals may also benefit.

Course Content

  1. NLRB and Labor Law Update
  2. Interviewing, Hiring, and Firing: Legal Essentials
  3. What You Need to Know About Managing FMLA- and ADA-Related Leave
  4. Handling Sexual Harassment Claims
  5. FLSA Guidance, Enforcement, and Litigation Update
  6. Non-Compete, Non-Solicit, and Non-Disclosure Agreements: What You Need to Know
  7. Ethics

The Americans With Disability Act (ADA): A Beginner’s Guide for HR Professionals

In this live webinar sponsored by NBI, Ralph R. Smith, III, Esq. Co-Chair of the firm’s labor & employment group, will present on the topics: Intro to the ADA: Determining When an Employee Qualifies as Disabled and Best Practices for Ensuring Reasonable Accommodations.

Program Description

Avoid ADA Fines, Increased Scrutiny, and Negative Publicity

From employee turnover and operational disruptions to hefty fees and legal battles, failing to ensure compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) can land you in hot water. In this comprehensive course, our veteran practitioners provide you with an overview of ADA-protected categories, review key ADA interactive process steps, and demonstrate best practices for ensuring workplace accessibility. Build an inclusive workplace and mitigate litigation risks – register today!

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. HR professionals, accountants, and paralegals may also benefit.

Course Content

  1. Intro to the ADA: Determining When an Employee Qualifies as Disabled
  2. Case Law and Legislative Updates
  3. The Hiring Process: ADA Essentials for Success
  4. Best Practices for Ensuring Reasonable Accommodations
  5. Navigating the Interplay of the ADA and the FMLA
  6. Tips for Ensuring Workplace Accessibility Under the ADA (Both in Person and Virtually)
  7. Ethical Issues Facing Employment Law Attorneys

Employment Law 2024

Labor Law Developments, the Interactive Process, Non-Compete Agreement Updates, and More

In this live online seminar sponsored by National Business Institute, Ralph R. Smith, 3rd, Esq., Co-Chair of the firm’s Labor & Employment Group will present on the following topics: Non-Compete, Non-Solicit, and Non-Disclosure Agreements: What You Need to Know and Ethics.

Whether you’re new to labor and employment law, or you just need a refresher, this program is chock-full of information to get you up to speed on the latest updates! Stay posted on labor law changes, examine guidelines for interviewing job applicants, develop strategies for managing FMLA- and ADA-related leave, and much more. Build your skills – register today!

  • Stay informed of the latest guidance from the NLRB.
  • Discover the legal essentials of hiring and terminating employees.
  • Analyze the interactions between the ADA, the FMLA, and workers’ compensation laws.
  • Keep up to date on recent FLSA developments.
  • Uncover practical guidance for addressing sexual harassment claims.

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. HR professionals, accountants, and paralegals may also benefit.

Course Content

  1. NLRB and Labor Law Update
  2. Interviewing, Hiring, and Firing: Legal Essentials
  3. What You Need to Know About Managing FMLA- and ADA-Related Leave
  4. Handling Sexual Harassment Claims
  5. FLSA Guidance, Enforcement, and Litigation Update
  6. Non-Compete, Non-Solicit, and Non-Disclosure Agreements: What You Need to Know
  7. Ethics
  • Firm News

Capehart Scatchard Shareholder Presents On Employment Discrimination

Capehart Scatchard Shareholder, Lauren E. Tedesco-Dallas, Esq., recently spoke at webinar entitled “Employment Discrimination: New Jersey Division on Civil Rights Complaint & Investigation Process.”  The webinar, held on November 8, 2023, was sponsored by the Institute for Professional Development.

Ms. Tedesco-Dallas presented on the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination and the types of discrimination protected by the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights.  Additionally, she discussed the Division’s complaint and investigation process, what an employer should do when they receive a complaint, and the New Jersey Bias Investigation Access System (NJBIAS).

Ms. Tedesco-Dallas concentrates her practice on the representation of boards of education and charter schools in all areas of school law including labor and employment, special education, Section 504, student discipline, FERPA, Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act, student residency, civil rights, tenure, OPRA, OPMA, and teaching staff tenure matters under TEACHNJ and ACHIEVENJ.

Employment Discrimination: New Jersey Division on Civil Rights Complaint & Investigation Process

In this webinar sponsored by Institute for Professional Development (IPD),  Lauren E. Tedesco-Dallas, Esq., a Shareholder in the Firm’s Education / Employee & Labor Practices, will present on: Employment Discrimination: New Jersey Division on Civil Rights Complaint & Investigation Process.

For All Municipal and School Officials

Credits Available

The following topics will be discussed during this informative webinar:

1. What is the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights?

2. What types of discrimination is protected by the Division on Civil Rights?

3. What is the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination?

4. Employment Discrimination Discussion

5. Division on Civil Rights Complaint and Investigation Process

6. What to do if you as an employer receive a Division on Civil Rights Employment Discrimination Complaint?

7. NJ BIAS Portal and Recent Division on Civil Rights news

 

Notable Win: Deborah Warner v. Durand, Inc.

Client:  Durand, Inc. 

Court: New Jersey Division on Civil Rights

Attorney: Ralph R. Smith, 3rd

**Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances**

The Complainant filed a charge of discrimination claiming a violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) by Durand alleging she was demoted and discharged due to her sex and pregnancy.

At the conclusion of the DCR’s investigation, the agency determined there was no factual support for the claim and rejected it as the evidence showed that the employee’s supervisory demotion occurred due to poor performance.

Notable Win: Cawley v. Fomoco Corp.

Client: Fomoco Corp.  

Court: N.J. Superior Court

Trial Attorney: Laura D. Ruccolo, Esq.

**Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances**

Plaintiff claimed that he was laid off because of his age. Defendant responded that the lay off was due to business conditions. The jury found in favor of the Defendant employer.

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