Discrimination and Harassment attorneys in Mullica Hill, NJ

Workplace discrimination has been illegal in Mullica Hill, New Jersey workplaces since the passage of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Despite this and other federal and state anti-discrimination laws, workplace discrimination based on the protected statuses of employees continues to occur. Employment discrimination is illegal when it is based on any of the following characteristics:

• National origin
• Race
• Color
• Sexual orientation
• Sex
• Age if over 40
• Disability
• Religion
• Pregnancy status

All aspects of the employment relationship must be free from discrimination based on these protected classes. Harassment because of a worker’s protected characteristics is considered to be a form of illegal discrimination and is likewise unlawful. The harassment and discrimination attorneys at Swartz Swidler understand the anti-discrimination laws and keep current with changes as they happen. We can evaluate your potential claim to determine whether illegal discrimination likely occurred and assist you with filing a discrimination charge against your employer if your rights have been violated.

Whistleblower Attorneys in Mullica Hill, NJ

Whistleblowers play an important function for the state and federal government. When whistleblowers report illegal activities and fraud perpetrated against the government, their reports help to uncover their employers’ actions that might otherwise go undetected. Because of the value of whistleblowers, they are protected under many state and federal laws. If you have inside knowledge of your employer’s large-scale fraud against the government or other types of illegal activity, you can file a whistleblower lawsuit. Successful whistleblower or qui tam claims can result in rewards of 10% to 30% of the amount the government is able to recover.

The whistleblower laws prohibit employers from engaging in retaliation against workers who blow the whistle or who assist in the government’s investigation. If you have been retaliated against for whistleblowing, you are entitled to file a retaliation lawsuit against your employer.

Swartz Swidler can analyze your potential whistleblower case and help you to determine whether it is worth pursuing. We are also prepared to fight for you if your employer has engaged in illegal retaliation for reporting its unlawful activities.

The employment law attorneys at Swartz Swidler are prepared to fight for your rights as an employee. Call us at 856.685.7420 to request a free case evaluation so that you can learn about the options that are available to you.

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