Northern New Jersey Employment Discrimination Lawyers
Sussex County law firm helps victims of workplace discrimination
Whether you’re looking for employment or are already on the job, you deserve to be considered based on your skill, experience and work ethic. Sadly, many companies and supervisors let their prejudices about certain types of people affect their judgment. If you’re looking to hire a northern New Jersey employment discrimination lawyer, Hollander, Strelzik, Pasculli, Vandenberg, Hontz & Kutyla, LLC has a long track record of success in discrimination cases. You can count on us to assess the merits of your case honestly and to work aggressively to hold accountable employers who practice or permit illegal discrimination.
Are you a victim of workplace discrimination in New Jersey?
Employees cannot be mistreated based on membership in a legally protected class. For example, you can’t lose a job or be denied a promotion because of your ethnic background. Another type of unlawful discrimination is when a company refuses to make a reasonable accommodation for a worker who has a disability but can still do the job. You might also have a discrimination claim if you have been subjected to a hostile work environment due to your sex, age or religion. We take these cases very seriously and offer honest evaluations about whether a specific fact pattern supports a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the New Jersey Division of Civil Rights.
Types of illegal employment discrimination
Federal and state laws prohibit employment discrimination based on the following characteristics:
- Race, color and national origin
- Religion
- Sex and gender identity
- Age
- Disability status
- Sexual orientation
- Genetic information or hereditary trait
- Pregnancy status
In addition, there are instances where a company fires or demotes an employee in retaliation for reporting discrimination. This is also illegal. We have the skill and experience to determine if an adverse job action is rooted in retaliation despite what the employer claims.
Job-related activities where discrimination often occurs in New Jersey
Illegal employment discrimination takes many forms. Some companies make clear during the recruiting process that they are only looking for a certain “type” of employee based on their job postings or the candidates they choose to interview. In other cases, a business might go through the motions, but refuse to hire people of a certain background. Even after a person gets a job, they might face bias by receiving lesser compensation or benefits than their colleagues. Promotions and demotions are also sometimes made for discriminatory reasons. If you believe you were discharged because of your status as a member of a legally protected class, we can advise you regarding the merits of a potential wrongful termination claim.
When to hire an NJ discrimination attorney
Workplace bias rarely goes away on its own. If you’ve mistreated on the job due to a personal characteristic, it is time to take action. Unfortunately, managers and human resources departments often seem more concerned about protecting the company than a victim’s legal rights. Someone who has been harassed, demoted, forced into undesirable duties or fired as a result of improper bias should not hesitate to speak with a qualified employment attorney.
Contact a dedicated New Jersey employment discrimination lawyer
Hollander, Strelzik, Pasculli, Vandenberg, Hontz & Kutyla, LLC advocates on behalf of employment discrimination victims throughout North Jersey. We have locations in Newton and Succasunna. You can make an appointment regarding your case by calling 973-862-4396 or contacting us online.
