Discharge or Termination of Employment
Q. If I was unfairly terminated, can Wage and Hour help me?
A. Wage and Hour Compliance has jurisdiction in termination cases only when the termination results from a wage complaint. If you believe your employment was terminated because you complained about your wages, be sure to include this information on your claim form.
If your employment was terminated for any other reason, staff in Wage and Hour Compliance cannot assist you. New Jersey is an "employment-at-will" state, meaning that either an employer or employee may end employment at any time, without reason or notice.
If you believe your employment was terminated for reasons that constitute discrimination, call the Division on Civil Rights at (609) 292-4605 or visit their website at www.njcivilrights.com.
Q. Does my employer have to give me notice when he/she fires me? Do I have to give notice when I quit?
A. No. Notice is not required by either party based on the fact that New Jersey is an "employment at will" state, meaning that an employer or employee may terminate the relationship at any time, without a reason, without cause.
Q. When does an employer have to pay final wages to a terminated employee?
A. The employer may wait until the next regular payday designated for the pay period regardless of whether the employee quit or was fired.
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