Teacher wrongfully dismissed, according to New Jersey Statutes Title 18A. Education 18A § 17-47, for school employees in New Jersey " When the dismissal of any teaching staff member before the expiration of his/her contract with the board of education shall be decided, upon appeal and investigation to separate the school member with a good cause. "On the other hand, according to New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) CEPA, known as the "whistleblower law," makes it illegal for boards of education to fire or discriminate against an employee, Employees who face discrimination. 18A:6-30, firing employment without prior knowledge or investigation. In this case "Sawires Vs. Elizabeth BOE ", the plaintiff got dismissed without prior knowledge or investigation before the end of her contact.

Whether a public school teacher can be dismissed without prior investigation under New Jersey employment law