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.
Discrimination can come about in many different ways. The body of law covers a number of areas and situations such as the following:
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:
Contact New Jersey employment lawyers to discuss any questions you may have regarding discrimination in the workplace or employment law.