If employment is at-will and you can be fired for ANY reason, but an employer GIVES a reason, do they have to prove it?

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If employment is at-will and you can be fired for ANY reason, but an employer GIVES a reason, do they have to prove it?

Anonymous Feb 18, 2019 5 views 2 answers

You can file a CEPA claim under NJ law. This law provides very strong protections for workers even if they are at will employees. Under this law you can collect money damages and legal fees. You should speak directly to a lawyer about this. Most lawyers will take the case and not charge any fee unless the recover money for you.

Gavin Lentz · Answer 1 · 2026-06-15T18:54:51+00:00

You can file a CEPA claim under NJ law. This law provides very strong protections for workers even if they are at will employees. Under this law you can collect money damages and legal fees. You should speak directly to a lawyer about this. Most lawyers will take the case and not charge any fee unless the recover money for you.

Emre Polat · Answer 2 · 2026-06-15T18:54:51+00:00

You can’t be fired in retaliation for engaging in a protected activity under NJLAD. How did you make the complaint to HR? Consider a consultation for a case evaluation.

If employment is at-will and you can be fired for ANY reason, but an employer GIVES a reason, do they have to prove it?

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