Employment Law
Your Rights at Work Deserve a Fierce Defender.
When an employer violates your rights, the consequences can be devastating — financially, professionally, and personally. We fight to hold them accountable.
Standing Up for New Jersey Workers
New Jersey has some of the strongest employee protections in the country — but those protections only matter if someone is willing to enforce them. At The Law Offices of George J. Cotz, we represent workers who have been mistreated, discriminated against, wrongfully terminated, or subjected to hostile work environments.
We understand that your job is more than a paycheck — it's your livelihood, your identity, and your security. When that's threatened, you deserve an attorney who will take your situation seriously and fight with everything the law allows.
Schedule a confidential consultationEmployment Law Practice Areas
We handle a wide range of employment matters for workers across Bergen County and New Jersey.
Workplace Discrimination
Discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation is illegal under both federal and New Jersey law. We represent employees who have been treated unfairly because of who they are.
Title VII, NJLAD, ADA, ADEA
Wrongful Termination
If you were fired for an illegal reason — including retaliation for reporting misconduct, whistleblowing, or exercising a protected right — you may have a wrongful termination claim. We investigate the circumstances and pursue every available remedy.
NJLAD, CEPA, FMLA
Sexual Harassment
No one should have to endure a hostile or sexually charged work environment. Whether you've experienced quid pro quo harassment or a pervasive hostile environment, we provide confidential, compassionate representation.
Title VII, NJLAD
Retaliation
Employers cannot legally punish you for reporting discrimination, filing a complaint, or participating in an investigation. If you've faced demotion, termination, or other adverse action after speaking up, we can help.
Title VII, NJLAD, CEPA
Civil Rights Violations
When an employer's conduct rises to the level of a civil rights violation — including violations of constitutional rights or federal civil rights statutes — we pursue claims in both state and federal court.
42 U.S.C. § 1983, NJLAD
Hostile Work Environment
A workplace that is permeated with offensive conduct, intimidation, or abuse can make it impossible to do your job. We help employees document, report, and take legal action against hostile work environments.
Title VII, NJLAD
How We Approach Your Case
Confidential Consultation
We begin with a private, no-pressure consultation to hear your story, understand the facts, and assess your legal options honestly.
Investigation & Documentation
We gather evidence, review employment records, and build a thorough factual record to support your claim.
Strategic Advocacy
Whether through negotiation, administrative proceedings, or litigation, we pursue the outcome that best serves your interests.
Your Situation Deserves to Be Heard.
Employment law cases are time-sensitive — deadlines to file claims can be as short as 180 days. Don't wait. Contact us today for a confidential consultation.