A great many of our cases involve discrimination and retaliation. We are heavily involved in cases of discrimination based on race, disability, gender, national origin, and ethnicity.
Employment Discrimination
The firm actively litigates in the areas of civil rights, education law, employment discrimination, retaliation and whistleblower actions, sexual harassment/hostile work environment, federal EEO actions, Family and Medical Leave issues, Fair Labor Standards Act disputes and wage payment claims. We also provide consultations on severance agreements, employee handbooks and employment contracts.
A great many of our cases involve discrimination and retaliation. We are heavily involved in cases of discrimination based on race, disability, gender, national origin, and ethnicity. Additionally, many of our clients have been retaliated against: for complaining of their employers’ illegal practices, for applying for Worker’s Compensation, and for taking leave under the FMLA.
- Age Discrimination
With an increase in the number of individuals living longer, there is a rise in the median age of the American workforce. Indeed, older workers, who are generally classified as those age 55 or older, are now often choosing to delay their retirement. However, these mature workers may experience age discrimination. This is due for the most part on stereotypes that older workers lack the requisite knowledge, skills, energy, or attitude to perform their jobs. - Color Discrimination
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination and Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibit New Jersey employers from discriminating against any person based on their skin color or complexion. - Gender Discrimination
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 make it unlawful for an employer to discriminate on the basis of gender by denying employment or taking other adverse employment actions against an employee due to the employee’s gender. Gender discrimination also encompasses sexual harassment, gender identity discrimination, and sexual orientation discrimination, which are addressed in other articles on this website. - Marital Status Discrimination
While federal law does not prohibit marital status discrimination, the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (“LAD”) bars New Jersey employers from discriminating against employees or potential employees on the basis of marital status. - National Origin Discrimination
National Origin Discrimination in employment is an illegal practice that involves unfair treatment of employees or applicants based on their national origin, nationality, birthplace, ancestry, culture, citizenship or language. - Pregnancy Discrimination
In 2014, New Jersey amended the state Law Against Discrimination (LAD) to provide additional protection to pregnant workers. The law now specifically protects workers who need accommodation due to pregnancy, childbirth, or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, if the employee requests the accommodation based on the advice of a physician. - Race Discrimination
It is against the law for employers to discriminate against employees or potential employees on the basis of race. Race discrimination in employment can take many different forms: it can be subtle or overt, intentional or unintentional, and can occur before, during, or even after employment. - Religious Discrimination
Under both the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (“LAD”) and Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, employers are prohibited from discriminating against employees and prospective employees on the basis of religion. - Sexual Orientation and Transgender Discrimination
Sexual Orientation discrimination is the unlawful practice of treating an individual differently based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, or partnership status. Sexual orientation discrimination in the workplace is especially egregious and can raise several privacy issues.