Smoking in the office

My question is I was working in a small office in where the owner chain smoked in her office. I got very sick and was under a Dr. care last week. I was told this week, that everyone in the office was informed that I would not be returning. I think that I got fired. When I confronted them, I was told that we would talk when I feel better. I told them if they were letting me go, to put it in writing, which they never did. Being that the law is a smoke free working environment, is there any way I can go after them for anything? I was asked by 3 different Drs if I smoked and I said no. It never occured to me that the second hand smoke could be even worse of a danger. I would at least like my medical expenses paid. Is this worth pursuing?

1 answer  |  asked Jun 18, 2009 10:55 AM [EST]  |  applies to New Jersey

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Alexander Nemiroff
The New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act prohibits smoking in most indoor places and workplaces.

The Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) makes it unlawful for employers to terminate employees who object to certain actions that the employees reasonably believe are either illegal or in violation of public policy.

posted by Alexander Nemiroff  |  Aug 7, 2009 10:58 AM [EST]

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