Introduction: Are You Being Punished for Doing the Right Thing? You noticed something wrong at work—fraud, safety violations, illegal practices—and you did the right thing. You spoke up. But now, you’re being isolated. Demoted. Written up. Or worse—terminated. Retaliation against whistleblowers isn’t just unethical—it’s illegal under New Jersey’s Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA). At Swartz…
It takes immense courage to challenge your employer. When you observe fraud, corruption, or activities that endanger public safety, the first question is always: “Is what I saw serious enough to be legally protected?”. The Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) is New Jersey’s answer. CEPA’s legal umbrella covers a far wider range of wrongdoing than…
Introduction: You Spoke Up—Now You’re at Risk You did the right thing.You reported fraud. Exposed discrimination. Objected to unethical practices.Now, suddenly, you’re being left out of meetings. You’ve been given a poor performance review. Or worse—you’re being pushed out. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. At Swartz Swidler, we’ve seen how courageous workers are…
What to Expect and Why It Matters Thinking About Reporting Your Employer? You Don’t Have to Risk Everything to Do the Right Thing You’ve seen something illegal, unethical, or dangerous happening at your job—fraud, safety violations, discrimination, harassment, or abuse of power. You want to speak up. But you’re not sure how to protect yourself.…
It takes courage to speak up when something isn’t right at work. Whether you’ve reported harassment, unsafe working conditions, or fraud, you may worry about how your employer will react. The good news is that federal and state laws protect you from retaliation after reporting workplace wrongdoing. At Swartz Swidler, we help workers across New…
Speaking up at work takes courage. Whether you reported discrimination, filed a wage complaint, or blew the whistle on misconduct, the law says you have the right to do so without punishment. Unfortunately, many New Jersey workers experience retaliation when they stand up for themselves. If this sounds familiar, the good news is that you…
Standing up for yourself at work is never easy. Whether you’ve reported discrimination, filed a wage complaint, or requested medical leave, you have the right to do so without punishment. Unfortunately, some employers retaliate against employees who exercise their rights. Knowing the signs of illegal retaliation can help you take action before it’s too late.…
Speaking up about wrongdoing at work takes courage. Whether you’ve reported fraud, discrimination, safety violations, or other unlawful behavior, you did the right thing. But many employees fear — and sometimes experience — retaliation after blowing the whistle. The good news: whistleblower retaliation is illegal. You have strong protections under federal and state law. At…
If you’ve faced retaliation at work, the law may be on your side — but only if you act quickly. Many employees lose valid claims because they miss important filing deadlines. Deadlines in employment law are strict, and once they pass, you could lose your right to compensation or reinstatement forever. At Swartz Swidler, we…
Taking time off work to care for yourself or your family is stressful enough. You shouldn’t also have to fear losing your job or being punished for exercising your rights. Unfortunately, some employers retaliate against employees who take leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). If you’re facing FMLA retaliation, you have strong…