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Woolley doctrine in New Jersey

10 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 1988–2004 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Jersey courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Scott v. Stategreen
njsuperctappdiv · 1993 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1997–1998
2 sentences

1997Similarly, in Scott v. State, 265 N.J.Super. 591 , 628 A.2d 379 (App.Div.1993), likening the situation to one involving a Woolley claim, we determined that the State had bound itself to the terms of an indemnity program for foster parents described in a DYFS brochure, which terms the plaintiff had accepted by commencing or continuing her duties as a foster parent.

1997Similarly, in Scott v. State, 265 N.J.Super. 591 , 628 A.2d 379 (App.Div.1993), likening the situation to one involving a Woolley claim, we determined that the State had bound itself to the terms of an indemnity program for foster parents described in a DYFS brochure, which terms the plaintiff had accepted by commencing or continuing her duties as a foster parent.

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Wade v. Kessler Institutegreen
nj · 2002 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See Wade v. Kessler Institute, supra, 172 N.J. at 342-46 , 798 A. 2d 1251 (involving Woolley claim and alleged breach of covenant of good faith and fair dealing).

2004See Wade v. Kessler Institute, supra, 172 N.J. at 342-46 , 798 A. 2d 1251 (involving Woolley claim and alleged breach of covenant of good faith and fair dealing).

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House v. Carter-Wallace, Inc.green
nj · 1989 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994The court reasoned *395 that although the company’s policies did not “expressly declare that employees will be fired only for just cause,” such a contract was created because of the existence of several Woolley factors: the handbook was widely distributed; employees were required to read and sign employee handbook “acknowledgement form”; the manual contained a four-step progressive-discipline procedure and enumerated “types of prohibited conduct”; and the handbook made various representations of “maximum job security.” Ibid.; see House v. Carter-Wallace, Inc., 232 N.J.Super. 42, 55 , 556 A.2d

1994The court reasoned *395 that although the company’s policies did not “expressly declare that employees will be fired only for just cause,” such a contract was created because of the existence of several Woolley factors: the handbook was widely distributed; employees were required to read and sign employee handbook “acknowledgement form”; the manual contained a four-step progressive-discipline procedure and enumerated “types of prohibited conduct”; and the handbook made various representations of “maximum job security.” Ibid.; see House v. Carter-Wallace, Inc., 232 N.J.Super. 42, 55 , 556 A.2d

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Schwartz v. Leasametric, Inc.green
njsuperctappdiv · 1988 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994The court reasoned *395 that although the company’s policies did not “expressly declare that employees will be fired only for just cause,” such a contract was created because of the existence of several Woolley factors: the handbook was widely distributed; employees were required to read and sign employee handbook “acknowledgement form”; the manual contained a four-step progressive-discipline procedure and enumerated “types of prohibited conduct”; and the handbook made various representations of “maximum job security.” Ibid.; see House v. Carter-Wallace, Inc., 232 N.J.Super. 42, 55 , 556 A.2d

1994The court reasoned *395 that although the company’s policies did not “expressly declare that employees will be fired only for just cause,” such a contract was created because of the existence of several Woolley factors: the handbook was widely distributed; employees were required to read and sign employee handbook “acknowledgement form”; the manual contained a four-step progressive-discipline procedure and enumerated “types of prohibited conduct”; and the handbook made various representations of “maximum job security.” Ibid.; see House v. Carter-Wallace, Inc., 232 N.J.Super. 42, 55 , 556 A.2d

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Moses Radwan v. Beecham Laboratories, a Division of Beecham, Incgreen
ca3 · 1988 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994The court reasoned *395 that although the company’s policies did not “expressly declare that employees will be fired only for just cause,” such a contract was created because of the existence of several Woolley factors: the handbook was widely distributed; employees were required to read and sign employee handbook “acknowledgement form”; the manual contained a four-step progressive-discipline procedure and enumerated “types of prohibited conduct”; and the handbook made various representations of “maximum job security.” Ibid.; see House v. Carter-Wallace, Inc., 232 N.J.Super. 42, 55 , 556 A.2d

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House v. Carter-Wallace, Inc.green
njsuperctappdiv · 1989 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994The court reasoned *395 that although the company’s policies did not “expressly declare that employees will be fired only for just cause,” such a contract was created because of the existence of several Woolley factors: the handbook was widely distributed; employees were required to read and sign employee handbook “acknowledgement form”; the manual contained a four-step progressive-discipline procedure and enumerated “types of prohibited conduct”; and the handbook made various representations of “maximum job security.” Ibid.; see House v. Carter-Wallace, Inc., 232 N.J.Super. 42, 55 , 556 A.2d

1994The court reasoned *395 that although the company’s policies did not “expressly declare that employees will be fired only for just cause,” such a contract was created because of the existence of several Woolley factors: the handbook was widely distributed; employees were required to read and sign employee handbook “acknowledgement form”; the manual contained a four-step progressive-discipline procedure and enumerated “types of prohibited conduct”; and the handbook made various representations of “maximum job security.” Ibid.; see House v. Carter-Wallace, Inc., 232 N.J.Super. 42, 55 , 556 A.2d

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Fregara v. Jet Aviation Business Jetsgreen
njd · 1991 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994See Fregara v. Jet Aviation Business Jets, 764 F.Supp. 940, 953 (D.N.J.1991) (noting that Woolley claim cannot rely on only portion of manual without being held accountable for all manual provisions: “Woolley stands for the proposition that a binding contract can be implied from provisions contained in an employee handbook.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
Woolley v. Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc. green
nj · 1985
2 sentences

2000This lawsuit has been filed by the administratrix for the Estate of Michael Malone (Malone died of causes unrelated to this litigation), alleging violations of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, asserting a Woolley claim under Woolley v. Hoffmann-LaRoche, 99 N.J. 284 , 491 A. 2d 1257 , as modified, 101 N.J. 10 , 499 A. 2d 515 (1985), and claiming wrongful retaliation in violation of the workers' compensation law.

2000This lawsuit has been filed by the administratrix for the Estate of Michael Malone (Malone died of causes unrelated to this litigation), alleging violations of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, asserting a Woolley claim under Woolley v. Hoffmann-LaRoche, 99 N.J. 284 , 491 A. 2d 1257 , as modified, 101 N.J. 10 , 499 A. 2d 515 (1985), and claiming wrongful retaliation in violation of the workers' compensation law.

41988–2000
Walsh v. STATE, DEPT. OF PUBLIC ADVOCATE green
njsuperctappdiv · 1996
2 sentences

1998In so contending, defendants rely on Walsh v. State, 147 N.J. 595 , 689 A.2d 131 (1997), rev’g on Judge Skillman’s dissent, 290 N.J.Super. 1, 13 , 674 A.2d 988 (App.Div.1996).

1998In so contending, defendants rely on Walsh v. State, 147 N.J. 595 , 689 A.2d 131 (1997), rev’g on Judge Skillman’s dissent, 290 N.J.Super. 1, 13 , 674 A.2d 988 (App.Div.1996).

21997–1998
State v. McMeekin green
njsuperctappdiv · 1985
2 sentences

2000This lawsuit has been filed by the administratrix for the Estate of Michael Malone (Malone died of causes unrelated to this litigation), alleging violations of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, asserting a Woolley claim under Woolley v. Hoffmann-LaRoche, 99 N.J. 284 , 491 A. 2d 1257 , as modified, 101 N.J. 10 , 499 A. 2d 515 (1985), and claiming wrongful retaliation in violation of the workers' compensation law.

2000This lawsuit has been filed by the administratrix for the Estate of Michael Malone (Malone died of causes unrelated to this litigation), alleging violations of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, asserting a Woolley claim under Woolley v. Hoffmann-LaRoche, 99 N.J. 284 , 491 A. 2d 1257 , as modified, 101 N.J. 10 , 499 A. 2d 515 (1985), and claiming wrongful retaliation in violation of the workers' compensation law.

12000–2000
Woolley v. Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc. green
nj · 1985
2 sentences

2000This lawsuit has been filed by the administratrix for the Estate of Michael Malone (Malone died of causes unrelated to this litigation), alleging violations of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, asserting a Woolley claim under Woolley v. Hoffmann-LaRoche, 99 N.J. 284 , 491 A. 2d 1257 , as modified, 101 N.J. 10 , 499 A. 2d 515 (1985), and claiming wrongful retaliation in violation of the workers' compensation law.

2000This lawsuit has been filed by the administratrix for the Estate of Michael Malone (Malone died of causes unrelated to this litigation), alleging violations of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, asserting a Woolley claim under Woolley v. Hoffmann-LaRoche, 99 N.J. 284 , 491 A. 2d 1257 , as modified, 101 N.J. 10 , 499 A. 2d 515 (1985), and claiming wrongful retaliation in violation of the workers' compensation law.

12000–2000
Walsh v. State green
nj · 1997
2 sentences

1998In so contending, defendants rely on Walsh v. State, 147 N.J. 595 , 689 A.2d 131 (1997), rev’g on Judge Skillman’s dissent, 290 N.J.Super. 1, 13 , 674 A.2d 988 (App.Div.1996).

1998In so contending, defendants rely on Walsh v. State, 147 N.J. 595 , 689 A.2d 131 (1997), rev’g on Judge Skillman’s dissent, 290 N.J.Super. 1, 13 , 674 A.2d 988 (App.Div.1996).

11998–1998
Korostynski v. GAMING ENFORCEMENT green
njsuperctappdiv · 1993
2 sentences

1998See, e.g., Scott v. State, 265 N.J.Super. 591, 596 , 628 A.2d 379 (App.Div.1993); Korostynski v. State, Div. of Gaming Enforcement, 266 N.J.Super. 549 , 630 A.2d 342 (App.Div. 1993).

1998See, e.g., Scott v. State, 265 N.J.Super. 591, 596 , 628 A.2d 379 (App.Div.1993); Korostynski v. State, Div. of Gaming Enforcement, 266 N.J.Super. 549 , 630 A.2d 342 (App.Div. 1993).

11998–1998
Preston v. Claridge Hotel & Casino green
njsuperctappdiv · 1989
2 sentences

1994The Appellate Division, in Preston, supra, 231 N.J.Super. at 81 , 555 A.2d 12 , addressed the Woolley requirement for an “appropriate statement” that disclaims the binding effect of the terms and conditions set forth in an employment manual.

1994The Appellate Division, in Preston, supra, 231 N.J.Super. at 81 , 555 A.2d 12 , addressed the Woolley requirement for an “appropriate statement” that disclaims the binding effect of the terms and conditions set forth in an employment manual.

11994–1994
Kane v. Milikowsky green
njsuperctappdiv · 1988
2 sentences

1994The court reasoned *395 that although the company’s policies did not “expressly declare that employees will be fired only for just cause,” such a contract was created because of the existence of several Woolley factors: the handbook was widely distributed; employees were required to read and sign employee handbook “acknowledgement form”; the manual contained a four-step progressive-discipline procedure and enumerated “types of prohibited conduct”; and the handbook made various representations of “maximum job security.” Ibid.; see House v. Carter-Wallace, Inc., 232 N.J.Super. 42, 55 , 556 A.2d

1994The court reasoned *395 that although the company’s policies did not “expressly declare that employees will be fired only for just cause,” such a contract was created because of the existence of several Woolley factors: the handbook was widely distributed; employees were required to read and sign employee handbook “acknowledgement form”; the manual contained a four-step progressive-discipline procedure and enumerated “types of prohibited conduct”; and the handbook made various representations of “maximum job security.” Ibid.; see House v. Carter-Wallace, Inc., 232 N.J.Super. 42, 55 , 556 A.2d

11994–1994
Toussaint v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield green
mich · 1980
2 sentences

1992When an employer chooses to establish personnel policies and practices, and makes them known to its employees, the employment relationship is "presumably enhanced." Toussaint, 408 Mich. at 613 , 292 N.W. 2d at 892 .

1992When an employer chooses to establish personnel policies and practices, and makes them known to its employees, the employment relationship is "presumably enhanced." Toussaint, 408 Mich. at 613 , 292 N.W. 2d at 892 .

11992–1992
Bimbo v. Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital green
njd · 1986
1 sentence

1990The trial court dismissed plaintiffs’ Woolley claims because “the operative facts giving rise to plaintiffs’ complaint[s] occurred sometime before the Woolley holding,” and Woolley should not be given “retroactive application,” citing Bimbo v. Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital, 644 F.Supp. 1033 (D.N.J.1986).

11990–1990
Anthony v. Jersey Central Power & Light Co. green
njsuperctappdiv · 1958
2 sentences

1988In addition, the Woolley analysis replicated in detail an approach enunciated years earlier by the court in Anthony v. Jersey Central Power & Light Co., 51 N.J.

1988In addition, the Woolley analysis replicated in detail an approach enunciated years earlier by the court in Anthony v. Jersey Central Power & Light Co., 51 N.J.

11988–1988
Berry v. American Federal Savings green
coloctapp · 1986
2 sentences

1988Therefore, applying established principles of Fidelity Federal, supra, the court is satisfied that the Woolley doctrine does not conflict with 12 C.F.R. § 563.39 and is not preempted.

1988Therefore, applying established principles of Fidelity Federal, supra, the court is satisfied that the Woolley doctrine does not conflict with 12 C.F.R. § 563.39 and is not preempted.

11988–1988

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