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Wrongful Termination in New Jersey: forced to work through lunch breaks

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Hypothetical question

I'm in a difficult situation in New Jersey and trying to figure out my next steps.

forced to work through lunch breaks. I've been dealing with this for about 10 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 4 years. My position is exempt and I do have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

Do I have a strong case? What should my next steps be?

Illustrative response

In my experience, most employers settle once they realize you're serious about pursuing this.

Wrongful Termination in New Jersey: forced to work through lunch breaks

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