Legal Question in Employment Law in New Jersey

I am a teacher at a private school and had the head of my department make what I perceived as a threat against my job. I also felt bullied by him in the same meeting. I confronted him in a meeting with my division head and was asked by the head if I wanted to file a formal complaint. I declined, thinking that things would change since they are now out in the open. I still feel intimidated even though my department head has not done anything further. I don't trust him based on his previous behavior and his over micro-managing of my classroom. Since my division head was made aware of my feelings and what happened in my meeting, do I have any recourse based on this if I am terminated? Since I confronted the department head I feel that he is out for retaliation.


Asked on 2/02/10, 8:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Randall Brett Law Office of Randall P. Brett

If you are terminated or suffer any adverse employment action, you may have legal grounds for a complaint of retaliation. However, without more facts than you have provided here, it is difficult to give you specific advice. You should keep notes of your interactions with the head of your department and if you continue to feel bullied, consult with an attorney who can advise you further.

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Answered on 2/08/10, 5:13 am


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