Discrimination and Harassment Attorneys in Cape May, NJ

 

In Cape May, New Jersey, employers are forbidden from engaging in discriminatory practices based on the protected characteristics of applicants and employees. When employers learn of discrimination in their workplaces, they must also promptly investigate and end it. When an employer engages in discrimination based on the protected characteristics of an applicant or employee, we believe that the employer must be held accountable. Our attorneys fight to protect our clients’ rights against discrimination and to recover damages for the harm done to them.

Applicants and employees enjoy protections against discrimination under several federal and state laws. At the federal level, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination in the workplace based on any of the following worker characteristics:

• Gender identity
• Race
• Sexual orientation
• Religion
• Color
• Sex
• Sexual orientation

People also are protected against workplace discrimination based on genetic information, age if over 40, disability, and pregnancy under other federal laws and amendments to Title VII. The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination also provides state law protections to workers against discrimination based on their protected statuses.

Employment Attorneys in Cape May, NJ

Harassment at work is also illegal when it is based on any protected characteristic. Our anti-discrimination attorneys regularly litigate against employers that have engaged in discriminatory or harassing practices. If you have been the victim of unlawful discrimination or harassment at your job, contact us today to learn more about your rights.

 

 

Whistleblower Attorneys in Cape May, NJ

The state and federal governments recognize the value of whistleblowers. Without the willingness of some individuals to come forward and report fraud against the government and other illegal practices, the government would not be able to catch many incidents of illegal conduct. Multiple whistleblower laws have been enacted at the state and federal levels to encourage people to come forward and report non-public information they have about their employers’ illegal activities and fraud schemes. These laws also provide incentives to whistleblowers who succeed with their claims through monetary awards ranging from 10% to 30% of the total collected by the government as a result of their efforts.

At Swartz Swidler, our whistleblower lawyers help people to determine whether they should file whistleblower lawsuits. In some cases, it will not make sense to file a whistleblower or qui tam lawsuit. These types of actions can last for years and are very complex. Commonly, whistleblower lawsuits are only filed when the actions involved are massive fraud schemes against the government. If you have discovered an extensive fraud scheme at your job or other substantial illegal conduct against the government, talk to us today to learn about your options.

People who cooperate with investigations into their employers and whistleblowers are protected against retaliation. If your employer has retaliated against you for cooperating with an investigation or blowing the whistle, we can help you file a retaliation lawsuit.

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