Facing workplace discrimination can be overwhelming. Whether you’ve been denied a promotion, harassed, or wrongfully terminated because of your race, age, gender, disability, or another protected characteristic—what you’ve experienced may be illegal. The good news? You don’t have to figure it out on your own.
Swartz Swidler LLC offers free, confidential legal strategy calls to help employees in New Jersey and Pennsylvania understand their rights and take the first step toward justice.
What Qualifies as Workplace Discrimination?
Workplace discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee or job applicant unfavorably based on characteristics that are protected by law. These include:
- Race or ethnicity
- Sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation
- Age (40+)
- Disability or medical condition
- Pregnancy
- Religion or national origin
Discrimination isn’t always overt. It can include:
- Being passed over for promotions or raises you’re qualified for
- Receiving unfair disciplinary action or poor performance reviews
- Harassment that creates a hostile work environment
- Being excluded from projects or meetings
- Retaliation for reporting discrimination or supporting a coworker’s complaint
You can learn more about how these protections apply on our Disability Discrimination page.
Checklist Graphic: “Do You Have a Case?”
Signs You Should Speak to a Discrimination Attorney
If any of the following situations sound familiar, it’s time to schedule a consultation:
- You were terminated, demoted, or disciplined shortly after disclosing a pregnancy, disability, or other protected characteristic.
- Your manager treats you differently than your coworkers without a clear reason.
- You’ve been the target of offensive jokes, comments, or stereotypes in the workplace.
- You filed a complaint with HR, and now you’re being retaliated against.
Often, employees aren’t sure if what they experienced was “bad enough” to warrant legal help. That’s exactly why a strategy call is valuable. You’ll get answers, not pressure.
What to Expect During Your Free Strategy Call
What to Expect During Your Free Strategy Call
When you contact Swartz Swidler, you’ll speak with a knowledgeable legal professional who will:
- Listen to your story and ask key questions about your experience.
- Review the timeline of events, including any documentation you’ve collected.
- Explain your rights under federal and state law.
- Outline your legal options—whether it’s filing a complaint, negotiating with your employer, or pursuing litigation.
Our goal is to give you clarity, not confusion. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of whether you have a case and what your next steps should be.
Why Time Is Critical in Discrimination Cases
You may be entitled to financial compensation or even reinstatement—but legal deadlines apply. In most cases, you must file a charge of discrimination with the EEOC or a state agency within 180 to 300 days of the discriminatory act.
Delaying action can:
- Make it harder to preserve evidence
- Allow your employer to “paper over” the real reason for your treatment
- Jeopardize your ability to file a claim at all
Taking early action also improves your ability to document retaliation, which can become part of a larger claim. Learn more about your protection under the Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA).
Why Employees in NJ & PA Trust Swartz Swidler
Swartz Swidler LLC has built a reputation for defending employee rights with skill and compassion. Here’s why workers choose us:
- Proven experience in discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims
- Extensive knowledge of state and federal protections, including Title VII, the ADA, NJLAD, and PHRA
- Empathetic, client-centered approach
- No upfront legal fees—you only pay if we recover compensation for you
Our attorneys have handled cases involving large corporations, small businesses, and everything in between.
How to Prepare for Your Strategy Call
You don’t need a polished case file to call us. But if possible, have the following ready:
- Timeline of events—when the discrimination or retaliation began, and what happened
- Written communications—emails, texts, or memos related to your concerns
- Performance reviews—before and after the discriminatory events
- Complaints filed—with HR, supervisors, or others
- Names of witnesses who saw or heard what happened
Don’t worry if you’re missing something—we’ll help identify what’s most important.
Schedule Your Free Legal Strategy Call Today
You don’t have to stay silent. You don’t have to guess what your rights are. And you don’t have to navigate this alone.
Let Swartz Swidler help you understand your legal options and develop a plan forward. Our legal strategy calls are:
- Free
- Confidential
- No pressure
📞 Schedule your consultation now or call (856) 685-7420.
Justice starts with a conversation.
