How Do You Prove Whistleblower Retaliation?
Whistleblowers are employees who report illegal practices witnessed at work. They play a crucial role in ending dangerous or unlawful activities perpetrated by employers and, as such, enjoy a wealth...
Retaliation
Retaliation: Facing Negative Treatment For Reporting a Coworker?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) does not permit retaliation from employers. Therefore, the EEOC protects employees and applicants from facing negative consequences for reporting harassment or discrimination. This EEOC...
What Are The Legal Protections Afforded to Whistleblowers?
Whistleblowers are protected from discrimination and retaliation. The New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) protects whistleblowers. Whistleblowers are employees who report illegal or unsafe activity their employer commits in the workplace....
Healthcare Workers Threatened With Retribution For Usage of Personal Protective Equipment
As hospitals around the country watch their supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) diminish, they have severely curtailed their use. Healthcare professionals on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic are...
New Jersey Public Works Employee Fired for Allegedly Napping Sues Employer, Claiming Conspiracy and Retaliation
A wrongful discharge lawsuit that was filed alleging breach of contract, civil conspiracy, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and violations of the New Jersey Civil Rights Act by a former...
