Can a Employer threatened to let you go, if you take your Paid time off?

If you are not a member of a uniion, NJ is an employment at will state which means you can leave at any time or you can be fired at any time, unless the reason is one of discrimination. One way of looking at this is that the boss is trying to help you keep your job. Another way of looking at it is the practice is a way of avoiding paying your wages which is a violation of the law and can be reported to wages and hours. New Jersey Department of Labor. On my profile there are several legal guides. I recommend reviewing the following which may be helpful to you: Hiring a lawyer; Is it Legal? Is it Illegal?...Understanding the different court systems; Introduction to Legal terms used in litigation; Limitations on a Lawyer’s License: What a Lawyer Can and Cannot Do……………………………..………………………….. Employer/emloyee disputes LEGAL DISCLAIMER………………………………………………………………….. Mr. Sarno is licensed to practice law in NJ and NY. His response here is not legal advice and does not create an attorney/ client relationship. The response is in the form of legal education and is intended to provide general information about the matter in question. Many times the questioner may leave out details which would make the reply unsuitable. Mr. Sarno strongly advises the questioner to confer with an attorney in their own state to acquire more information about this issue.