You should not have to experience a hostile work environment, also known as harassment, at your job. In Ramsey, and throughout both New Jersey and New York, harassment at work is illegal if it occurs because of your age, gender, pregnancy status, race, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, ancestry, veteran/military status or because of your membership in another legally protected group.
Under New Jersey's Conscientious Employee Protection Act ("CEPA"), it also is illegal for your company to harass you because you objected to, disclosed or refused to participate in an activity that you reasonably believe is illegal, fraudulent, criminal, or violates a clear mandate of public policy regarding public health, safety, welfare or the protection of the environment.
What is a Hostile Work Environment?A hostile work environment is another name for harassment. It occurs when your employer has made your working conditions so intolerable that it has, in effect, changed the terms and conditions of your employment. A hostile work environment is legally actionable when (1) it is motivated by an unlawful factor, such as one of the forms of discrimination and retaliation listed above and (2) it is either sufficiently severe (bad) or pervasive (frequent) that in effect it has changed the terms and conditions of your employment.
Our New Jersey employment lawyers understand that harassment at work can not only make it much more difficult to perform your job, but it also can cause severe depression, anxiety and emotional distress.
Whether you live or work in Ramsey or somewhere else in New Jersey or New York, our New Jersey workplace harassment attorneys can help if you have experienced a hostile workplace at your job. Please feel free to call us at (201) 777-2250 to explain what has happened and to schedule a consultation with one of our New Jersey employment law attorneys.
About RamseyThe Borough of Ramsey is located at the base of the Ramapo Mountains, near the border with New York State. According to the 2020 census, Ramsey has a population of 14,798. It is bordered by Upper Saddle River, Allendale and Mahwah.
Ramsey was named after landowner Peter J. Ramsey. It was incorporated in 1908 from parts of Ho-Ho-Kus Township. The Borough was established as a commuter town because of its proximity to the Paterson and Ramapo Railroads. In fact, the Ramsey Main Street Station, which was built in 1868, is the oldest passenger train station in New Jersey that is still in service.
Driving Directions From RamseyIt is easy to get to our office from Ramsey. You can take East Main Street east, which will become Lake Street. Lake Street eventually becomes West Grand Avenue. You will then turn left onto Summit Avenue, and then left onto our street, Chestnut Ridge Road. Our office will be on your right. Our address is 135 Chestnut Ridge Road, Suite 230, in Montvale, New Jersey.
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