As an employee in New Jersey, you may be wondering if you have any legal recourse against your employer in certain situations. In New Jersey, you generally cannot sue your employer simply because you feel the employer doesn’t like you or is being “mean” to you. However, although New Jersey is an "at-will" employment state, which means that employees can be terminated for any reason or no reason at all, there are still some situations where you may have a lawsuit against your employer. Some of these situations are discussed below.
Discrimination
One situation where you may have a lawsuit against your employer is if you have experienced discrimination. Discrimination is illegal under both federal and state law and occurs when an employer treats an employee differently based on a protected characteristic such as age, race, gender (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), religion, national origin, or disability. Discrimination can take many forms, including unfair treatment with regard to hiring, firing, pay, or promotions.
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Harassment
Another situation where you may have a lawsuit against your employer is if you have experienced harassment. Harassment can take on many forms, including verbal or physical harassment, unwanted sexual advances, or a hostile work environment....
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