Are You a Victim of Wrongful Termination in New Jersey
If you have lost your job after years of service to a company, you may feel that an injustice has occurred. Our lawyers can help you determine whether your employer's unjust behavior has violated the law.
New Jersey is an employment-at-will state. This provides wide latitude to employers in the termination of even excellent employees. There are, however, certain times when an employer's actions cross the line and are violate established laws, such as the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination.
For example, it is illegal for any employer to fire an employee:
- In retaliation for raising a sexual harassment or discrimination complaint
- For filing a workers' compensation claim
- For exercising an employment right, such as taking Family and Medical Leave to care for a spouse or child
- On the basis of any form of discrimination, including age, disability, sex, race, national origin, religion or sexual orientation
- For filing a whistleblower claim against an employer for an illegal act
It is often the company's response to an issue — rather than the issue itself — that gives rise to a wrongful termination claim. For example, rather than addressing sexual harassment or discrimination in the workplace, the employer shoots the messenger and fires the employee who raised the complaint.
At Nee, Beacham & Gantner, we fight all forms of wrongful termination vigorously. Contact us today to discuss your situation.
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If you feel you are a victim of wrongful termination and would like to speak with an experienced New Jersey lawyer, contact us at our Hillsborough office for a free initial consultation.
