Getting fired is often a traumatic experience, more so if you feel you were wrongfully terminated. Although New Jersey follows the concept of “employment at will,” this does not mean that employers have free rein to fire any employee as they wish. What you do in the days and weeks after a firing can make all the difference in whether your wrongful termination claim succeeds. By taking deliberate steps to preserve evidence, clarify the reason for your termination, and get[…] Read More
Month: February 2026
What Is the Difference Between Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation in the Workplace?
Although there is some overlap between discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, each of these is a separate legal theory that may allow you to file a lawsuit against your employer. You may be filing a lawsuit under the same civil rights statute, but using different legal theories. The common theme among all of these is that if your employer has broken the law, you may be entitled to substantial financial compensation. What Is Discrimination? Discrimination exists when your employer has subjected[…] Read More
What Is the Essential Role of a Whistleblower?
There are strong public policy reasons why whistleblower activities are protected. They play a valuable role in bringing alleged corporate misconduct to light. The usual modus operandi at many workplaces throughout the country is that most employees go along with wrongful conduct, even when they know it to be illegal. Whether the employees personally benefit or do not wish to potentially jeopardize their employment by coming forward, most people tend to keep silent when they witness wrongdoing on the job.[…] Read More