Employment Law for New Jersey Employers
Proactive Policy Development • Discrimination Lawsuit Defense
When an employee claims discrimination or harassment, employer liability may hinge on what policies were in place to discourage it and how management responded to initial complaints.
The Rockaway, New Jersey law firm of Bell & Hassing provides both employment law consulting and litigation defense to employers in Morris County, Sussex County and Warren County. Attorney Joseph Bell Jr. has practiced in this field since 1985 and holds an advanced law degree (LL.M.) in Employment Law. With experience on both sides of discrimination lawsuits, our lawyers provide astute legal counsel to help businesses protect themselves from future liability or vigorously defend a pending claim.
Employment Law Consulting
Bell & Hassing offers proactive solutions to avoid litigation and to make sure that employees' workplace rights are protected and respected, including:
- Establishing company policies (e.g., hiring, termination, layoff procedures, FMLA and disability leave)
- Implementing response procedures and documentation protocols for employee complaints
- Policy manual/employee handbook drafting
- Training seminars for management or employees on sexual harassment and other topics
Litigation Defense
Joe Bell and Erik Hassing are proven trial lawyers who put extensive energy into preparation for settlement or trial to limit clients' exposure to large damage awards. Because we have also handled plaintiff litigation, we can gauge the merits of the claim and prepare viable defenses. We go over every piece of internal documentation and interview supervisors or executives named in the suit. Bell & Hassing has successfully countered claims of sexual harassment, hiring discrimination or wrongful termination at trial, or discreetly negotiated settlements that minimize the financial, internal and public relations impact.
Our offices are conveniently located off I-80. Call 973-607-4694 or contact us online to discuss pending litigation or our consulting services.
