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n Papalini v. Sensient Colors, Inc., a Philadelphia-based account manager filed a complaint against her employer alleging sexual harassment under the NJLAD and retaliation under CEPA, which are both New Jersey statutes, as opposed to federal or Pennsylvania statutes.
In Papalini v. Sensient Colors, Inc., a Philadelphia-based
account manager filed a complaint against her employer alleging
sexual harassment under the NJLAD and retaliation under CEPA, which
are both New Jersey statutes, as opposed to federal or Pennsylvania
statutes. Civ. No. 11-6392 (D.N.J. Apr. 18, 2012). The court
dismissed the plaintiff's claims, holding that the
plaintiff's lone connection to New Jersey – the fact
that as a regional account manager a significant portion of her
accounts were in New Jersey – was insufficient to render
her a New Jersey employee for purposes of protection under CEPA or
the NJLAD.
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