In Beck v. Tribert, 312 N.J. Super. 335, 345-47, 711 A.2d 951 (App.Div.) , certif. denied, 156 N.J. 424, 719 A.2d 1022 (1998), the plaintiff alleged he was wrongfully discharged in violation of the Conscientious Employee Protection Act, N.J.S.A. 34:19-1 to -8, but filed his complaint almost one year beyond the applicable limitations period. He alleged that his discharge was part of a continuing violation that included retaliatory negative references. The court found, however, that the plaintiff's termination "was a 'discrete event' which triggered his duty to 'assert his rights arising from that deprivation.'" Id. at 346, 711 A.2d 951.