New Jersey § 34:6a-45
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 34:6a-45, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34:6a-45.
a. No person shall discharge, or otherwise discipline, or in any manner discriminate
against any employee because such employee has filed any complaint or instituted or
caused to be instituted any proceeding under or related to this section or has testified
or is about to testify in any such proceeding, or because of the exercise by such
employee on behalf of himself or others of any right afforded by this section. b. Any employee who believes that he has been discharged, disciplined or otherwise
discriminated against by any person in violation of this section may, within 180 days
after the employee first has knowledge such violation did occur, file a complaint with the commissioner alleging that discrimination. Upon receipt of the complaint, the commissioner shall cause an investigation to
be made as he deems appropriate. If, upon that investigation, the commissioner or his designee determines that the
provisions of this section have been violated, he shall, not more than 90 days after
the receipt of the complaint, notify the employer and the employee of his determination,
which shall include an order for all appropriate relief, including rehiring or reinstatement of the employee to his
former position with back pay and reasonable legal costs . The notice shall become the commissioner's final determination, unless, within 15
days of receipt of the notice, the employer or employee requests a hearing before
the commissioner or his designee, in which case the commissioner shall issue his final
determination not more than 45 days after the hearing report is issued. c. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to diminish the rights of any employee
under any law, rule or regulation or under any collective negotiation agreement. d. Any waiver by an employee or applicant for employment of the benefits or requirements
of this act shall be against public policy and be void and any employer's request
or requirement that an employee waive any rights under this act as a condition of
employment or continued employment shall constitute an act of discrimination.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 34:6a-45
What does New Jersey Statutes § 34:6a-45 cover?
Section 34:6a-45 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 34:6a-45 apply to my situation?
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