New Jersey Superior Court Judge Christopher Rafano denied a motion by a Woodbridge restaurant operator to dismiss a wrongful-termination suit by John Hollibaugh, who missed several days of work when he developed COVID-19 symptoms. (Credit: Valery Evlakhov/Shutterstock.com) New Jersey Superior Court Judge Christopher Rafano denied a motion by a Woodbridge restaurant operator to dismiss a wrongful-termination suit by John Hollibaugh, who missed several days of work when he developed COVID-19 symptoms. (Credit: Valery Evlakhov/Shutterstock.com)

In a case of first impression, a judge in Middlesex County, New Jersey, Superior Court has ruled that an employee who takes leave due to COVID-19 symptoms is protected under New Jersey's whistleblower and anti-discrimination laws as well as public policy mandates.

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Charles Toutant

Charles Toutant is a litigation writer for the New Jersey Law Journal.

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