If you believe you’re being treated differently at work because of your race, you’re not alone—and you may have powerful rights under New Jersey law. Racial discrimination in the workplace is illegal under both state and federal law, and the protections for New Jersey employees are some of the strongest in the country. This guide…
Introduction You’ve dedicated years, perhaps decades, to your career, bringing invaluable experience and institutional knowledge to your role. Then, suddenly, your position is eliminated, or you’re passed over for a promotion, or even terminated, only to see a significantly younger, often less experienced, coworker step into a similar role. This scenario is all too common…
I. The Legal Snapshot: A Quick Summary Discrimination and harassment that occurs at mandatory or company-sponsored off-site events, like a holiday party, are often considered a workplace liability and are fully covered under employment law. Employees in New Jersey and Pennsylvania have legal protections against harassment based on protected characteristics, such as gender, religion, age,…
You’ve replayed the moment in your head more times than anyone should—and still, nothing feels right. Maybe it was the promotion that went to someone less qualified, or the subtle comments about your age or appearance. Then HR brushed you off. You know it wasn’t about performance. When the words “Top NJ employment discrimination attorneys“ are…
You gave your all. Then you mentioned your pregnancy. Your disability. Your religion. And just like that—meetings stopped, responsibilities shifted, and the termination email arrived. You’re left thinking: Was this even legal? If you’re saying “They fired me because of my [identity],” you may be the victim of wrongful termination due to discrimination—and the law…
You’re not asking for special treatment. You’re asking to do your job—with the support you need and deserve. But after you disclose your condition or request an accommodation, everything shifts. Your tasks change. Your hours disappear. Or worse—you’re suddenly not “a good fit.” If you’re facing disability discrimination under the ADA in NJ, it’s not…
You give your best every day—only to be overlooked, underpaid, or dismissed with phrases like “you’re not aggressive enough” or “he’s just more of a leader.” When decisions start feeling personal and patterns become hard to ignore, you may be wondering: Is this gender discrimination? And what can I do about it? If you’re facing…
The looks. The “jokes.” The job opportunities that seem to disappear right before you’re eligible. At first, you may doubt yourself. Maybe you’re being too sensitive. Maybe it’s just bad timing. But then the pattern emerges—and the pain becomes too clear to ignore. If you’re searching for a racial discrimination attorney near me, it’s likely…
It starts as a gut feeling. The meetings you’re excluded from. The opportunities that vanish. The offhand comments that hit harder than they should. You’re told to “shake it off,” to “be a team player.” But deep down, you wonder—is this just unfair, or is it actually illegal? If you’ve questioned whether what’s happening to…
Something doesn’t feel right. You’re doing the work—maybe even more than your peers—but recognition, respect, or even basic decency seems out of reach. At first, you might chalk it up to company culture or a bad manager. But when patterns emerge, it’s natural to wonder: Am I experiencing workplace discrimination? If you’ve asked yourself this,…