Must I Report Wrongdoing Outside the Company?

Not every CEPA claim requires a report to a government agency. The statute recognizes qualifying internal disclosures and objections. The person you told, what you communicated and the subsection supporting the claim all matter.

Prepare before a nonemergency report

Identify the reporting channel, any applicable policy and the facts you intend to convey. Ask counsel about mandatory reporting duties and how they interact with your employment situation. An immediate threat should be addressed through the appropriate emergency or safety channel; do not wait for a website response to obtain emergency assistance.