Castronovo & McKinney, LLC provides legal services to employees in Egg Harbor City, NJ who face workplace discrimination and retaliation.
New Jersey’s laws protect employees from employer retaliation after reporting workplace misconduct, fraud, or illegal activities. While New Jersey follows the ‘at-will’ employment doctrine, which allows employers broad discretion to hire and fire, retaliation against employees who expose wrongdoing is illegal.
Workplace Retaliation Defined
Workplace retaliation occurs when an employer punishes an employee for reporting or opposing illegal, unethical, or hazardous practices. This punishment can include termination, demotion, salary reduction, shift changes, or removal of benefits.
Legal Protections Under New Jersey Law
The Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) shields employees who report wrongdoing or refuse to participate in illegal workplace practices. This law prevents employers from retaliating against whistleblowers or employees filing worker’s compensation claims.
Whistleblower and Worker’s Compensation Rights
Employees who report misconduct or file worker’s compensation claims are protected against retaliation such as firing or demotion. Violations can lead to lawsuits requiring employers to compensate affected employees.
FMLA and NJFLA Leave Protections
Federal (FMLA) and New Jersey (NJFLA) laws guarantee up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for medical or family reasons. Employers cannot retaliate by demoting, reducing pay, or terminating employees who exercise these rights. Such retaliation is illegal.
Anti-Discrimination Protections
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) prohibits employer retaliation against employees who report or oppose discriminatory practices. Employees who experience retaliation for these actions can seek legal remedies.
Proving Retaliation
To prove retaliation, employees must show they engaged in protected activities, suffered adverse employment actions, and that these actions were caused by their protected conduct. For whistleblower and discrimination cases, employees must also demonstrate a good faith belief in the reported misconduct.
Legal Help in Egg Harbor City, NJ
Castronovo & McKinney, LLC has extensive experience representing employees in Egg Harbor City and throughout New Jersey facing workplace retaliation. Our attorneys provide focused, strategic support to protect your rights and pursue the best outcome. Contact us to discuss your retaliation claim and protect your workplace rights.