Yes, New Jersey is an at-will employment state. Any employee without a written employment contract is considered an at-will employee.
At-will employment means employers are allowed to take certain actions, including firing, demoting, or cutting wages without any cause, as long as the employer isn’t violating any state or federal laws. For example, an employer violates laws if they fire someone based on race, sex, or gender.
Similarly, employees can cut ties with their employer at any time without facing penalties.
If an employment contract exists, both parties must respect the terms of the contract concerning terminations, demotions, and wages.