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Workplace retaliation in New Jersey is when an employee or job applicant is punished by an employer, supervisor, manager or CEO for reporting or standing up against discrimination, sexual harassment, criminal activity or otherwise illegal actions.
This type of punishment is also known as adverse employment actions and is prohibited by both federal and state laws. The experienced attorneys at the Derek Smith Law Group have helped people like you get the compensation they deserve as victims of workplace retaliation.
An employee has rights under the laws. Even in at-will employment states, employees cannot be terminated for reporting discrimination, sexual harassment, criminal activity, or taking part in their legally entitled rights of employment. Retaliation is when an employer, CEO, supervisor, or manager punishes an employee or job applicant for these actions. Retaliation can include, but is not limited to:
In order to prove retaliation, you must be able to prove that the punishment is a direct result of the employee’s action. There are three ways to prove this.
Workplace retaliation can take on many forms. Here are some examples of workplace retaliation in New Jersey:
There are several times limits you can use to file your lawsuit for workplace retaliation in New Jersey. If the reason for retaliation is based on discrimination, the claim can be filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or NJ Laws Against Discrimination (NJLAD). Therefore, you will have a time limit of 300 to 2 years to file the lawsuit.
However, there are several other laws that could be violated when retaliation occurs. As a result, the statute of limitations can be anywhere from 300 days to 6 years, depending on the details of the retaliation.
If you are a victim of workplace retaliation in New Jersey, you are entitled to compensation to help give you the justice you deserve. The courts may provide the following relief for your claim:
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Workplace retaliation lawsuits in New Jersey can last anywhere from 4 to 6 months to a year or longer. If your employer is willing to negotiate a fair settlement, the case could settle within 4 to 6 months. However, if your employer is not willing to negotiate a fair settlement or wants the case to go to trial, the case may take a year or longer to prepare for trial and another could of days to several weeks to try.
If you are the victim of workplace retaliation, there are a few things you can do to help prepare for your case.
Retaliation protections are in place so employees will continue to do the right thing in the workplace. No employee should be worried about punishment for reporting wrongdoing or refusing to participate in illegal activity.
If you have been a victim of workplace retaliation in New Jersey, the experienced attorneys at the Derek Smith Law Group can help.
Call us today at (973) 388-8625 for a free consultation. We do not collect any money until you win your case.
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