Costello & Mains formally supports an EEOC warning to an employer - and, therefore, to all employers - that witness tampering will not go unpunished. A recent letter was sent by the United States EEOC field office to a particular employer in a case. On August 3, 2012, the agency's Buffalo office warned a particular employer that its policy "prohibiting workers from discussing an ongoing internal investigation of harassment" was unlawful. This is yet another form of witness tampering. The company simply says to its employees that it's going to consider it an act of "insubordination" if any employee "voluntarily" gives information or cooperates with a lawsuit or an investigation.
In New Jersey, that's specifically illegal under our state
anti-discrimination law. "We see witness tampering all the time, regrettably," says partner Kevin Costello, "which is why we so firmly support this action by the EEOC to prevent intimidation and coercing by employers."
The employment and civil rights law attorneys at Costello & Mains, P.C. are dedicated to protecting the rights of New Jersey workers, students and families. If you suspect that your employment, educational or civil rights have been violated, visit
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About Costello & Mains, P.C.
Kevin Costello and Deborah Mains have been fighting for the rights of the workers and families of New Jersey for nearly 37 years between them, having counseled and represented unions, workers, students and their families for their entire careers. They can fight your employment rights, harassment, retaliation, discrimination or wrongful discharge claim in Court. If you have questions about employment rights in New Jersey, visit
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