In addition to it being illegal to discriminate in the workplace, it is also illegal to discriminate on the basis of religion in places of public accommodation in New Jersey.
Places of public accommodation where discrimination is prohibited on the basis of religion include the following:
- Restaurants and dining establishments
- Hotels
- Places where entertainment takes place
- Offices of professionals such as lawyers, accountants and doctors
- Stores and shops
What this means is that a customer is entitled to be treated the same way as all other patrons and customers when seeking goods and services. You must not be treated differently or refused service because of your religion. You have the right not to be subject to harassment and you must not be charged more than someone of another religion. Using different standards based on religion is illegal.
Housing
Individuals are protected from religious discrimination when renting or purchasing homes or other real estate. No realtor, rental agent, landlord, owner, or seller may refuse your attempt to purchase, lease, or rent a dwelling, apartment, or house, or commercial property because of your religion or religious beliefs. It is also illegal for a landlord to harass you because of your religion and a landlord cannot charge you more rent because of your religion.
If you have questions about religious discrimination or if you believe you have been discriminated against because of your religious beliefs contact knowledgeable New Jersey discrimination lawyers for help.
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 & Kleinfeldt 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…
Adam J. Kleinfeldt joined Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C. in March of 2015. He primarily represents individuals in employment litigation such as discrimination, retaliation and whistle blowing matters. He has extensive experience in all phases of the litigation process. Adam has obtained significant results for his clients, including a $525,000 jury verdict in a sexual…
Debra M. McGarvey joined Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C. in December 2019. She has extensive experience defending employees and employers in state and federal court in employment litigation matters. She has represented clients on various issues arising out of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA), 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.…
