Legal Question in Employment Law in New Jersey

Thank you for your LawGuru question. In NJ, the general rule of employment is "At-Will"--- meaning, an employee can be fired at any time, without notice, and for good reason, bad reason, no reason at all. And, as a general rule, length of service (that is, the number of years with a company) doesn't take the employee out of the at-will category. There are many exceptions to theat-will rule. Firing someone for not being able to speak English may or may not be illegal. It depends on a number of factors. You need legal advice. Please feel free to contact me ASAP so that we may explore your options and protect your legal rights. 973-921-0600.

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