In New Jersey, while your employer is legally obligated to not violate your workplace rights, it’s important to be aware that this doesn’t always happen. Plus, reporting violations can lead to workplace retaliation. You must take steps to protect yourself. Here are four key steps to help you document retaliation, build a strong case, and resolve the matter.
Step 1: Keep On, Keeping On
If you are still employed, continue doing your job to the fullest of your ability. Avoid confrontations with anyone, especially anyone involved in the retaliatory process. You don’t want to give anyone any reason to believe you aren’t performing up to expectations or any other reason to terminate your employment.
Step 2: Document Everything and Preserve The Evidence
Evidence is the cornerstone of a successful retaliation case. Document every instance of workplace rights violations and retaliation events, including dates, times, locations, individuals involved, and detailed descriptions. Next, be sure to safeguard all evidence. Don’t delete emails, texts, or social media posts.
Step 3: Seek Support and Counsel
Retaliation can be isolating, but you don’t have to face it alone. Seek support from friends, family, or trusted colleagues. Most importantly, contact an employment lawyer as soon as possible.
Step 4: Don’t Wait.
If you believe you have been or are being retaliated against for reporting rights violations in New Jersey, it’s imperative to act swiftly and decisively. Under the Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) and New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), there are short and strict deadlines for filing retaliation claims, so timing is critical. Contact the employment law offices of Schall & Barasch as soon as possible.
Benefits of Hiring A Lawyer
You may wonder what could come from pursuing a legal case and if the situation is that serious. Here’s why it’s recommended that you seek experienced counsel. An attorney offers critical advice on your case and can guide you through the entire process, including filing formal complaints. By hiring an experienced employment law firm, you increase your chances of a successful outcome, including obtaining the justice and compensation you deserve.
Trust Schall & Barasch
Protect yourself and hold your employer accountable by taking these proactive steps to document workplace rights violations and subsequent retaliation and consulting with an attorney. Schall & Barasch is a New Jersey employment law firm with over 30 years of experience representing people in similar situations as you are now. Let’s talk. Request a consultation online today.
