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Constructive Dismissal In New Jersey
You have been harassed. You have been tormented. Your pay has been cut. Your hours have been extended. The situation got so bad, you had to quit your job. What’s next? What happens when the conditions at work were so intolerable you were forced to resign? Some people may say you are not allowed to pursue legal action if you voluntarily quit. Our employer lawyers know better – there may be legal recourse available to you.
The New Jersey law firm of Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC is a full-service NJ employment law firm Our attorneys have handled countless cases in which workers were forced to resign over terrible working conditions. We can help you if you have been mistreated at work.
Learn more about constructive dismissal
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recognizes constructive dismissal or discharge as “forcing an employee to resign by making the work environment so intolerable a reasonable person would not be able to stay.” If your work environment becomes abusive, intimidating, hostile, or grossly unequal, you may have a claim.
What circumstances warrant a constructive dismissal?
You might have a claim for constructive discharge if your employment rights had been violated at work.
Here are some specific examples:
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- Your pay has been significantly decreased despite a solid performance record
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- You were demoted in spite of a good work performance
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- You were retaliated against for reporting harassment or taking protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
When can I file a claim for constructive discharge in NJ?
It often can be difficult to prove a constructive discharge claim. According to the law, you must “what is necessary and reasonable” to keep your job before claiming constructive dismissal. In other words, you must take all the appropriate steps to end the harassment before you resign from your job.
To prove your claim, you must show these elements:
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- You were mistreated at work
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- You filed a complaint through the appropriate channels, but insufficient action was taken to stop the abuse.
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- The mistreatment was so intolerable that any reasonable employee would quit rather than continue to work in that environment.
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- There is a clear cause-and-effect chain between your resignation and the mistreatment.
To help your case, keep records of the mistreatment. Retain copies of personnel files,
You deserve justice
You don’t deserve to be abused by your employer. You deserve justice. The New Jersey law firm of Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC works diligently to uphold your employee rights and get you compensation.
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Call us today at (908) 561-5577 or contact us. Your initial consultation will take place over the phone, and you can schedule an appointment at one of our office locations across New Jersey.
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