Workplace Retaliation in NJ

New Jersey Wrongful Discharge Attorneys

Employment in New Jersey 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 retaliation and wrongful discharge.

It is illegal for your employer to fire you for being a member of a protected class. At Costello & Mains, P.C., we 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 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 retaliation for filing a Worker’s Compensation Claim.

An employer cannot engage in retaliation or wrongful discharge of an employee. If an employer did, we will file claims against them to hold them accountable. We will fight to get you both the justice and financial compensation for an employer's illegal conduct.

Protest against Retaliation by Contacting Us

Have you been terminated wrongfully? Stand up for your rights against retaliation and wrongful discharge, by contacting an attorney at Costello & Mains, P.C.