N.J. Admin. Code § 7:26I-9.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 7:26I-9.1 - Purpose

(a) In the performance of his or her duties and obligations pursuant to the SRRA and any rule, regulation, or order adopted or issued pursuant thereto, or in the LSRP's application of appropriate guidance, an LSRP may be required to take action that is adverse to a client, an employer, or another person in order to protect public health and safety and the environment or otherwise carry out his or her professional services in compliance with the SRRA and any rule, regulation, or order adopted or issued pursuant thereto, or in the LSRP's application of appropriate guidance.

(b) This subchapter is intended to deter a person from retaliating against an LSRP in the performance of his or her professional services.

(c) This subchapter is intended to deter an LSRP from retaliating against a person who files a complaint with the Board about the LSRP, or who provides information to the Board during the conduct of an audit or investigation of the LSRP.

(d) Retaliatory actions shall include, but not be limited to, reprisal by discharge, suspension, demotion, or other adverse employment action taken against an employee in the terms and conditions of employment, or otherwise terminating a person's employment or contract to provide professional services.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:26I-9.1

Adopted by 48 N.J.R. 45(a), effective 1/4/2016

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 2324(b), effective 11/20/2023