Racial and National Origin Discrimination

Experienced Attorneys Handling Racial Discrimination

Under both state and federal laws in New York and New Jersey, employers are prohibited from discriminating based on race or national origin. Unfortunately, this prohibition does not ensure that employers never discriminate based on such factors - it just means that the victims have legal recourse.

At the law firm of Deutsch Atkins, P.C., our employment law attorneys protect the rights and interests of people who have been subject to racial discrimination in the workplace. Our founding partners each have more than 30 years of experience protecting the rights of employees. Working with our associates, we have secured millions of dollars in compensation for thousands of clients.

If you have been the victim of harassment, discrimination, or wrongful termination in the workplace, contact us today to discuss your legal concerns with one of our employment lawyers.

A Note Regarding Employment Discrimination

People often confuse unlawful employment discrimination with unequal treatment resulting from other factors such as nepotism, favoritism, personality conflicts, bullying or just plain unfairness. Merely having a bad boss does not give you any legal rights.

To bring a claim for racial or national origin discrimination, you will be required to establish that you received unequal treatment as the result of your race or national origin.

This can be established using direct or indirect evidence - an employer's continuous use of derogatory terms for Hispanic workers is relevant, as is consistent unfair treatment for all African American employees. However, the fact that you belong to a minority group is not alone enough to support a claim for racial discrimination.

Contact Our Employment Lawyers

If you believe you have lost your job as the result of racial discrimination, come to our offices to discuss your potential legal remedies with one of our attorneys. Contact us today for a free phone consultation. We have offices in Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey; Rockland County, New York; and mid-town Manhattan.