Our Newark employment lawyers represent employees in all areas of employment law throughout the state of New Jersey. The Newark sexual harassment lawyers of Smith Eibeler represent residents and individuals who work in Newark and Essex County in claims of equal pay claims, sexual harassment, sex discrimination, hostile work environment, disability discrimination, race discrimination, pregnancy discrimination, reasonable accommodations, severance agreements, non-compete agreements, unemployment appeals, sales representative agreements, unpaid commission claims and wage payment violations. Our law firm is located in Monmouth County at the Bell Works building in Holmdel, New Jersey.
Newark is a city within Essex County, which is located in northern New Jersey. Newark is bordered to the north by Nutley, to the west by East Orange, to the south by Irvington and Union County, and the east by Newark Bay. Newark has a total area of 26.107 square miles, which includes 1.920 square miles of water. The city is home to several large parks, including Military Park, Lincoln Park, and Washington Park. Passaic River Waterfront offers beautiful waterfront views as well.
Newark was established in 1693. According to the 2010 Census, there are now 277,140 people, with 61,641 families, living in the town. This makes Newark the most populous city in New Jersey. The median age of Newark residents is 32.3 years old, and in 2000, the median income of Newark households was $26,913.
The Prudential Center is an area located in Newark that seats 16,514 persons for hockey games and approximately 18,711 for basketball games. The area is hosts the New Jersey Devils, Seton Hall basketball and other major sporting or entertainment events. The Prudential Center first opened in 2007 and has played a role in the revitalization of downtown Newark since its opening.
Notable employers in Newark include Rutgers University, Prudential Financial, Public Service Enterprise Group, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, and United Airlines. The township provides convenient access to New York City, and many of the residents commute to occupations in the city via the train or bus systems. Newark Airport is a major international airport serving the tri-state New York and New Jersey areas.
Newark has a large school system with both public and private schools. Public high schools include Science Park High School, Technology High School, Central, East Side, and Malcolm X Shabazz High Schools. Private Schools include Christ the King Prep, Saint Vincent Academy, and Link Community School. Newark is also home to several institutions of higher education, including Essex County College, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Seton Hall University School of Law, and Pillar College.
Famous persons who live or have lived in Newark include Jason Alexander, John Amos, Ice-T, Jerry Lewis, Ray Liotta, and Joe Pesci. Restaurants in Newark include Mompou, Elbow Room, Spanish Tavern, 27 Mix, NICO Kitchen and Bar, and Adega Grill.
Some of the practice areas our Newark employment lawyers have successfully litigated claims on behalf of employees who live or work in Newark include the following:
The Newark Municipal Court is located at 31 Green Street, Newark, New Jersey. Our New Jersey employment lawyers can file a lawsuit and have it properly venued in Newark, Essex County if one of the parties lives in Essex County or if the employer regularly conducts business in Essex County.
Directions from our Employment Law Office at Bell Works, Holmdel, New Jersey to the Newark Municipal Court:
Should you or a family member have an employment related legal issue and are in need of a Newark employment lawyer or equal pay attorney, please call our office today to discuss the facts and circumstances of your employment related legal issue.