Whistleblower claims play an important role in exposing fraud, abuse, and illegal conduct that harm the public, government programs, and businesses. In Cherry Hill and throughout New Jersey, employees who report wrongdoing may be protected under federal and state whistleblower laws. Understanding the most common types of whistleblower claims can help individuals recognize when they may have legal protections if they speak up. What Is a Whistleblower Claim? A whistleblower claim arises when an individual reports illegal or unethical conduct[…] Read More
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What Are Strategies for Establishing Your Wrongful Termination Case?
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
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
How Does New Jersey Law Protect Me From Wrongful Termination?
Your employer has the right to terminate you when you are an at-will employee under many circumstances, and they can also end your employment if you have violated a contract. However, your employer does not have an unlimited right to terminate you because it must be in accordance with the law. You are protected from wrongful termination when you are a member of a protected class or you have engaged in an activity that is allowed by the law. An[…] Read More