New Jersey Workplace Retaliation

New Jersey Wrongful Discharge and Employer Retaliation Attorneys

Under New Jersey law, employment is considered at-will. That means that unless you signed an employment contract with your employer, you can be fired or laid off at any time for any reason. Regardless of being an at-will employee, you still have legal rights against employer retaliation, whistleblower retaliation and wrongful discharge.

Have you been wrongfully terminated? It is illegal for your employer to fire you for being a member of a protected class or for exercising your employment rights. At Costello & Mains, P.C., our New Jersey discrimination lawyers will file claims against employers in New Jersey who illegally retaliate against employees. Contact us to schedule an appointment to speak with an experienced employment law attorney.

The three forms of whistleblowing and retaliation claims that we can file against your employer include:

• Conscientious Employee Protect Act (CEPA)/Whistleblower: It is a violation of the CEPA act for an employer to fire an employee who disclosed, reported, provided information regarding, or refused to engage in activity that violates state or federal laws or is fraudulent or against public policy.

• Harassment or Discrimination Claim: We will file claims against employers who fired employees after they filed a claim alleging discrimination, workplace harassment, or sexual harassment, or employers who fired individuals who supported or assisted in the claims of co-workers.

• Pierce Violation: It is illegal for your employer to alter the terms and conditions of your employment because you protected or advanced your state or federal rights, such as employer retaliation for filing a Worker’s Compensation Claim.

An employer cannot engage in employer retaliation or wrongful discharge of an employee. Some examples of employer retaliation include the following:

• Demoting a worker
• Providing an unjustifiable negative performance review
• Excluding an employee from meetings and denying them administrative support
• Reassigning a worker's job duties so they perform more difficult tasks

If an employer committed any of the above actions because you exercised your employment rights, a New Jersey retaliation attorney from our law firm may be able to file a claim against them to hold them accountable. Our New Jersey discrimination lawyers will fight to get you both the justice and financial compensation for an employer's labor law violations.

Protest against Retaliation by Contacting Us

Have you suffered a wrongful termination? Stand up for your rights against retaliation and wrongful discharge by contacting a New Jersey discrimination attorney. Our labor attorneys are available to handle employment cases involving employer retaliation, as well as whistleblower cases, so do not hesitate to reach out to us today.

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