Overview
Jonathan Kohut represents clients in labor and employment matters, including class actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, and non-compete cases. He handles matters before state and federal courts, administrative agencies, arbitrators and mediators. Jonathan defends and litigates lawsuits involving employment-related claims and charges of discrimination. He advises clients on issues pertaining to compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Jonathan has experience with counseling clients on issues pertaining to data privacy and cybersecurity, such as compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act and similar state laws, as well as the European General Data Protection Act and other international data regulations
Jonathan served as a law clerk for the Honorable Clarkson S. Fisher, Jr. in the New Jersey Appellate Division.
Education and Credentials
Education
- Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2021, Seton Hall Law Interscholastic Moot Court Board
- Rowan University, B.S., magna cum laude, 2015
Admissions
- State of New Jersey
- U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
News & Insights
Thought Leadership
- New Jersey Supreme Court Rules All Commissions Are Wages Under the New Jersey Wage Payment Law, Exposing Employers to Criminal and Civil Penalties for Non-Payment , April 14, 2025
- New Jersey's New Pay Transparency Law Is on the Horizon , November 20, 2024
- In a Blow to Employers' Ability to Defend Against Union Organizing Drives, NLRB Outlaws Mandatory Captive Audience Meetings , November 15, 2024
- NLRB GC Proposes Significant Penalties for Employers' Use of Non-Compete and Stay-or-Pay Agreements , October 11, 2024
- Updated: U.S. Department of Labor Increases Exempt Salary Thresholds , May 20, 2024