June 23, 2011

The Supreme Court of New Jersey denied a petition for certification of the case, Gerald v. Hopewell Valley Regional School District, et. al., allowing the lower court’s earlier dismissal of the suit to stand.

The Bucks County Workforce Investment Board, located in Bristol, Pa., strives to promote, drive and ensure an effective workforce in Bucks County that is aligned with economic development.

Ms. Plump, a member of the firm’s Employment and Labor Law Practice Group, concentrates her practice in the representation of companies in labor and employment matters, including litigation, arbitration and mediation before federal and state courts and administrative agencies. She has extensive experience counseling employers and providing training for companies regarding compliance with labor and employment laws relating to wellness programs in addition to hiring and firing practices, discrimination, harassment, wages and benefits, discipline and social media.

Throughout her career, Ms. Plump has successfully represented and/or served on the legal teams of a variety of high-profile cases in the areas of employment, commercial projects and government. She also is active in the leadership and pro bono efforts within the communities in which she has practiced. She has published extensively and is widely quoted in the media regarding employment issues.

About Hill Wallack LLP

Hill Wallack LLP is one of the fastest growing law firms in Bucks County, with attorneys who are life long residents of Bucks County. The firm has built a reputation for comprehensive problem-solving and aggressive advocacy. The firm is recognized for its comprehensive commercial capabilities and deep experience in a number of industry sectors. With extensive government experience, Hill Wallack LLP represents businesses and public entities in many areas in which public and private interests intersect. In addition to its Yardley office, Hill Wallack LLP has offices in Princeton and Atlantic City, N.J. Our attorneys are called upon to tackle some of the toughest legal and business challenges, and we do more than advise on the law—we craft real-world solutions.

About the Bucks County Workforce Investment Board

The goal of the Bucks County Workforce Investment Board is to provide leadership in identifying and responding to issues that affect the workforce investment system in Bucks County and to create policies to help both adult and youth workers within the county. For more information, please visit www.bc-wib.org.