Gregory S. Schaer, LLC is a distinguished employment law firm based in Freehold, New Jersey, specializing in representing both employees and employers in complex workplace disputes. With a proven track record of securing substantial verdicts and settlements—including multi-million dollar judgments—the firm stands out for its aggressive advocacy and deep understanding of state and federal employment laws.
Led by Gregory S. Schaer, Esq., a seasoned attorney admitted to practice in New Jersey, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court, the firm offers a unique perspective shaped by prior experience as both a plaintiff and defense attorney. Mr. Schaer’s background includes clerkships in New Jersey trial and appellate courts, providing invaluable insight into judicial processes and litigation strategy. The firm is committed to objective, fair evaluation of each case while tenaciously protecting clients’ rights.
Services Offered
- Employment discrimination claims (age, race, religion, disability, gender, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, sexual orientation, familial status)
- Workplace harassment and hostile work environment
- Sexual harassment litigation
- Retaliation and whistleblowing claims (CEPA)
- Wrongful termination and wrongful discharge
- Wage and hour disputes
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and New Jersey Family Leave Act (FLA)
- Disability accommodations (ADA and NJLAD)
- Severance agreement review and negotiation
- Non-compete and non-solicitation agreement analysis
- Unemployment compensation appeals
- Breach of contract claims
- Arbitration agreements and clauses
- Employer counseling and defense
- Appeals in state and federal courts
- Pre-litigation settlement negotiations
- Constructive discharge claims
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Division of Civil Rights matters
The firm serves clients throughout Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties, including East Brunswick, Edison, Freehold, Howell, Brick, and Lakewood. Fluent in handling cases against both small businesses and multinational corporations, Gregory S. Schaer, LLC is dedicated to achieving justice for individuals facing workplace injustices while also providing counsel to employers navigating labor law compliance issues.
