Punished for Reporting Unlawful Conduct?
That's Illegal.
New Jersey employment law attorney Jamison M. Mark
In many instances, our society depends on whistleblowers. For example, if a company is polluting a river, that harms the entire community. But the company's employees may be the only ones who know about it. If it is ever going to stop, someone "on the inside" has to follow their conscience and blow the whistle by informing the authorities.
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However people take a huge risk when they blow the whistle on illegal actions. They can be given less desirable work. They can be ostracized, scorned or ridiculed. They can even be fired. For the whistleblower, that behavior constitutes retaliation - and wrongful termination. And retaliation is against the law.
If you have suffered whistleblower retaliation, whether via wrongful termination or any other negative action, the Law Offices of Jamison M. Mark can help you stand up and enforce your rights.
New Jersey is an "at-will" employment state. That means your employer can fire you at any time for almost any reason at all.
But if you can show that you were fired for reporting illegal activity, you have a strong case for wrongful termination.
How do I prove I was wrongfully terminated?
The courts require that you show four things in order to prove that you have suffered wrongful termination through retaliation.
(1) I reasonably believe that my employer's conduct was violating either a law, rule or regulation,
(2) I performed a whislteblowing activities by disclosing, refusing to participate or testifying against y employer,
(3) As a result of my disclosure of the illegal activities, an adverse employment action was taken against me, and
(4) There is a causal connection between the whistleblower activity and the adverse employment action.
Attorney Jamison M. Mark works closely with each client. He is free to devote the time and attention necessary to your case. He will listen to your story. He will provide thorough, detail-oriented representation. And he will devote his time and talents to the pursuit of your best interest.
The firm's offices are located in Oradell and Basking Ridge, New Jersey. To schedule an appointment, call the Law Offices of Jamison M. Mark at 201-787-9406 or 908-626-1001, or contact the firm online.
