The Law Offices of Richard M. Pescatore are located in both Vineland and Marlton, New Jersey. The firm has successfully achieved verdicts of one million dollars and more on behalf of its clients, together with multi-million dollar settlements.
The Law Offices of Richard M. Pescatore are located in both Vineland and Marlton, New Jersey. The firm has successfully achieved verdicts of one million dollars and more on behalf of its clients, together with multi-million dollar settlements.
The Law Offices of Richard M. Pescatore represents employees across South Jersey in claims against their employers, from offices in Vineland and Marlton. New Jersey law protects workers from discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Some deadlines are as short as one year, so early advice matters.
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, or NJLAD, bars discrimination, harassment and retaliation at work. It applies to employers of any size.
The Conscientious Employee Protection Act, or CEPA, protects employees who report or refuse to take part in conduct they reasonably believe is unlawful.
CEPA: one year to file suit.
NJLAD in Superior Court: two years.
NJLAD with the Division on Civil Rights: 180 days.
Wrongful discharge against public policy: often as short as two years.
Breach of a written or implied employment contract: six years.
The clock usually starts with the event you are complaining about, and exceptions exist in both directions. Treat these as outer limits and get advice well before them.
Write down what happened, in order, with dates, names and witnesses.
Keep the emails, texts, schedules, reviews and pay records you are allowed to have. Ask a lawyer before you copy anything confidential.
Find your employer's complaint policy and follow it, in writing if you can.
Do not sign a release or severance agreement until a lawyer has read it.
Call an employment lawyer before a deadline makes the choice for you.
Can I talk to a lawyer while I still work there? Yes. Many people do. What you tell a lawyer while seeking advice is generally confidential, and your employer is not notified.
Does it matter how small my employer is? Not under the NJLAD, which covers employers of any size. Federal laws often have minimum sizes.
What will this cost? Read how fees work.
Call (856) 507-1000 or use the contact form. The firm has offices at 1055 East Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360, and 2 North Maple Avenue, Marlton, NJ 08053.
This page is general information, not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Deadlines and outcomes depend on the facts of each case.
Last updated November 4, 2026.