Often employees do not understand that they have options available if they believe they have been the victim of discrimination. Because of fear, an employee may accept illegal and harassing behavior. It is important to understand your rights in the workplace to protect yourself and your family. For example, plain and simple it is illegal for an employer to discriminate against you and it is illegal for an employer to allow a hostile work environment to exist.
Types Of Discrimination In The NJ Workplace
Discrimination can come about in many different ways. The body of law covers a number of areas and situations such as the following:
- Pregnancy discrimination
- Age discrimination
- Sex discrimination
- Religious discrimination
- Racial and ethnic discrimination
- Disability discrimination
- Sexual harassment
- Reverse discrimination
- Gender discrimination
Workplace discrimination may occur in situations such as an older worker being passed over for a promotion, or a worker being denied a job due to gender discrimination. Or perhaps an employee is subject to constant sexual taunts and innuendo.
Other situations in the workplace that can be addressed by a skilled attorney include the following:
- Disputes over wages and hours including overtime
- Wrongful termination
- Discrimination in disciplinary procedures and actions
- Inadequate compliance with accommodations for disabled
- Meal and rest break requirements
- Maternity leave discrimination
- Employee leave disputes
- Employer retaliation
- Whistleblowing
- Employment contracts
- Qui Tam actions
- Severance agreements
Contact New Jersey employment lawyers to discuss any questions you may have regarding discrimination in the workplace or employment law.
Neil H. Deutsch has been practicing law for over 35 years and is known as a skilled negotiator in employment and discrimination law. He believes in a bottom-line approach of risk analysis and cost effectiveness for his clients. "Case evaluation is something we take seriously," says Mr. Deutsch who seeks top net dollar for his…
Bruce L. Atkins is the Senior Managing Partner at Deutsch Atkins P.C., a prominent plaintiff employment law firm in the tri-state area. Mr. Atkins believes employees’ rights should be aggressively pursued when they’ve been wrongfully dealt with by their employers. He brings this philosophy to his practice when considering each case and its potential outcomes.…
Michael K. Fortunato is a Partner at Deutsch Atkins, P.C. His practice focuses on employment litigation and counseling for employees and executives, including matters involving discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, whistleblower claims, severance negotiations, employment agreements, and restrictive covenants. Michael represents clients in litigation and administrative proceedings involving state and federal employment laws including the…
Carly Skarbnik Meredith, Esq. is a Partner at the firm. Carly has focused her career exclusively in the field of employment law. She has a plethora of experience representing both employees and employers with their employment issues, needs, and concerns. She believes representing both employees and employers has made her an extremely well-rounded client advocate.…
R.J. Prifitera joined Deutsch Atkins, P.C. in October of 2023. R.J. represents employees in wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, and whistleblowing matters. Prior to joining the firm, R.J. received a B.A. from the University of Delaware in 2018. Thereafter, he attended and graduated Seton Hall University School of Law in 2022 where he received the Monsignor…
