Wal-Mart workers suing the world’s largest retailer have been handed a major victory by the New Jersey Supreme Court and the hard work of lead New Jersey attorney, Christopher J. Hanlon, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann, P.C. located in Freehold, New Jersey.

Reversing both the trial and Appellate Division Courts, the Supreme Court agreed with the position taken by Mr. Hanlon that the lawsuit should proceed as a “class action” against Wal-Mart by its former employees.

The suit centers on allegations that the retailer knowingly encourages missed breaks and off-the-clock work among its employees to cut costs and maximize profits. The lower Courts had refused to certify the lawsuit as a class action, thereby effectively “killing” it.

With this decision, Mr. Hanlon and his team of national lawyers will go to trial against Goliath Wal-Mart. Responding to the decision, Mr. Hanlon said “Initial justice for Wal-Mart workers has been achieved. Now, it’s time to prove the pervasive and systematic practice of Wal-Mart to deprive its workers of their rights. I look forward to final victory supporting the cause of worker’s rights.”Mr. Hanlon is a certified civil trial attorney and founding partner of Hanlon Niemann, a highly regarded firm located in central New Jersey with a statewide practice.