Employees are often the first to notice wrongdoing in the workplace—fraud, unsafe conditions, discrimination, or other illegal actions. But what happens when speaking up puts your own job at risk? Fortunately, workers in Atlantic City are protected by some of the strongest whistleblower laws in the country. If you’ve faced retaliation for reporting misconduct, you may have a powerful legal claim under New Jersey’s Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA).
What Is a Whistleblower?
A whistleblower is someone who reports illegal, unethical, or dangerous activity by their employer or co-workers. This might include:
- Reporting discrimination, harassment, or labor law violations
- Disclosing financial fraud or misuse of company funds
- Exposing environmental or safety hazards
- Refusing to participate in illegal conduct
- Providing information to regulatory or law enforcement agencies
Whistleblowers play a crucial role in maintaining workplace integrity—but they often face retaliation such as demotion, isolation, or termination.
New Jersey’s Whistleblower Law: CEPA
The Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) is New Jersey’s whistleblower protection law, and it’s among the most comprehensive in the country. CEPA makes it illegal for employers to retaliate against workers who:
- Report a violation of law, rule, or regulation
- Refuse to engage in actions they reasonably believe are illegal or unethical
- Provide information to a public body investigating misconduct
If you’ve suffered retaliation after blowing the whistle, CEPA allows you to seek compensation for lost wages, emotional distress, and even punitive damages.
Recognizing Retaliation
Retaliation isn’t always blatant. Common signs that your employer may be retaliating include:
- Sudden negative performance reviews after reporting wrongdoing
- Demotion or being passed over for promotions
- Isolation from meetings or company communications
- Increased scrutiny or unreasonable disciplinary actions
- Wrongful termination
These actions, when connected to your whistleblowing, are illegal—and you have the right to fight back.
How Castronovo & McKinney, LLC Can Help
Castronovo & McKinney, LLC is a top-tier New Jersey employment law firm with a strong record of Protecting Your Rights. We’ve successfully represented whistleblowers in Atlantic City and beyond, helping them recover compensation, restore their reputations, and hold employers accountable for retaliation.
Our attorneys understand the pressure you’re under and offer confidential, strategic counsel from day one. We’re not afraid to challenge corporations or government agencies—and we have the experience to win.
Take Action in Atlantic City
If you’ve blown the whistle on wrongdoing and now face retaliation, don’t stay silent. Time limits apply to filing a CEPA claim, so it’s important to act quickly.
Atlantic City Castronovo & McKinney, Employment Law Attorneys are ready to help you protect your rights and your future.
Contact Information
New Jersey Office:
71 Maple Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone: 973.920.7888
Fax: 973.920.7924
New York Office:
420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1830
New York, NY 10170
Phone: 646.755.3781
Fax: 646.755.3781