By Bruce Atkins | Published March 11, 2025 | Posted in Whistleblower Protection | Tagged Tags: CEPA, Pierce Claim, Whistleblower Protection | Comments Off on Differences Between a NJ CEPA Claim and a “Pierce Claim”
Differences Between a NJ CEPA Claim and a “Pierce Claim”
In a landmark case, Pierce v. Ortho Pharmaceutical Corp., 84 N.J. 58 (1980), the New Jersey Supreme Court held that an employer cannot terminate an employee for reasons that violate a clear mandate of public policy. A “Pierce claim” can be brought by an employee allegedly discharged for refusing to engage in illegal or unethical Read More
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How New Jersey Whistleblowers Can Gain CEPA Benefits
The New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) is a powerful law designed to promote transparency and integrity within New Jersey’s workforce. Its primary purpose is to encourage employees to report illegal or unethical activities without fear of retaliation from their employers. CEPA is the state’s “whistleblower law.” It covers employees who disclose or threaten Read More
Read MoreNJ Whistleblower Law May Apply to a Company’s Out-of-State Employees
New Jersey’s Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) was described as the nation’s “most far reaching whistleblower statute” when it was enacted in 1986. The purpose of CEPA is to protect whistleblowing activities that benefit the health, safety and welfare of the public by giving employees protection when they report their employers’ unlawful conduct. It protects Read More
Read MoreNew Jersey’s Conscientious Employee Protection Act
It is an unfortunate truth that objectionable practices are rampant in the workplace. Many employees, while bothered by it, are afraid to take action because they know it could mean their jobs. Fortunately, the state of New Jersey has taken special steps to protect the brave employees who stand up to unacceptable practices in the Read More
Read MoreCEPA Does Not Protect New Jersey Whistleblowers Terminated for Doing Their Jobs
When you are an employee who witnesses unlawful, fraudulent or hazardous conduct by co-workers or supervisory personnel, you may find that you are in an awkward position. If you report the activity to managers, you may be afraid of some form of retribution from your employer, while remaining silent about the transgressions may expose you Read More
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Neil H. Deutsch has been practicing law for over 35 years and is known as a skilled negotiator in employment and discrimination law. He believes in a bottom-line approach of risk analysis and cost effectiveness for his clients. "Case evaluation is something we take seriously," says Mr. Deutsch who seeks top net dollar for his…
Bruce L. Atkins is the Senior Managing Partner at Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt P.C., a prominent plaintiff employment law firm in the tri-state area. Mr. Atkins believes employees’ rights should be aggressively pursued when they’ve been wrongfully dealt with by their employers. He brings this philosophy to his practice when considering each case and its…
Adam J. Kleinfeldt joined Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C. in March of 2015. He primarily represents individuals in employment litigation such as discrimination, retaliation and whistle blowing matters. He has extensive experience in all phases of the litigation process. Adam has obtained significant results for his clients, including a $525,000 jury verdict in a sexual…
Debra M. McGarvey joined Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C. in December 2019. She has extensive experience defending employees and employers in state and federal court in employment litigation matters. She has represented clients on various issues arising out of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA), the…
Carly Skarbnik Meredith, Esq. is a Partner at the firm. Carly has focused her career exclusively in the field of employment law. She has a plethora of experience representing both employees and employers with their employment issues, needs, and concerns. She believes representing both employees and employers has made her an extremely well-rounded client advocate.…
