New Jersey Employment Discrimination

Employment discrimination in NJ frequently asked questions

  • Can my employer fire me because of my religion?
  • I had a bad review and my employer says if I don't shape up I'm going to be fired. But I'm pregnant. Am I protected?
  • If I get fired and a younger employee is kept, is that discrimination?
  • My employer keeps yelling at me for no reason. Is that discrimination?
  • What must my attorney prove to win an employment discrimination case ?
  • What types of damages can I recover for age discrimination?

 

Q: Can my employer fire me because of my religion?

A: Employees are usually protected in the workplace from discrimination because of sincerely held religious beliefs, but there are exceptions. Consult with a NJ discrimination lawyer to determine if you have a case.

Q: I had a bad review and my employer says if I don't shape up I'm going to be fired. But I'm pregnant. Am I protected?


A: Your pregnancy does not justify not fulfilling your obligations at work, so no, you are not protected.

Q: If I get fired and a younger employee is kept, is that discrimination?

A: If you're 40 or older, you're protected against age discrimination. Age cannot be the decisive factor in your firing. It must be related to your work. Contact a discrimination lawyer in New Jersey to see if you have a case.

 

Q: My employer is yelling at me for no reason. Is that discrimination?

A: It is not illegal for an employer to yell at employees, particularly if he or she yells at every employee. However, if you are being targeted unfairly, you may have a case. Contact a NJ discrimination lawyers to determine whether or not you have a case.


Q: What must my attorney prove to win an employment discrimination case?


A: A New Jersey discrimination attorney must show that his or her client

  • Is a member of a protected class
  • Is qualified to do the job
  • Was discharged
  • Was replaced by someone outside the protected class


Q: What types of damages can I recover for age discrimination?

 

A: Depending on the facts of the situation, a successful New Jersey discrimination lawyer can secure money damages. An individual may also be reinstated, promoted, or placed in a new position.

Contact the NJ employment lawyers of Deutsch Atkins, P.C., to discuss your discrimination, whistle blowing, Family and Medical Leave Act, restrictive covenant, or other matter related to employee rights.

Our law firm has offices in Bergen County, New Jersey; Rockland County, New York; and Manhattan.