If you are facing unfair treatment at your job in Cherry Hill or anywhere in New Jersey, state and federal laws protect you. Workplace discrimination occurs when an employer takes adverse action against you based on protected characteristics like race, age, gender, or disability.
Warden Law LLC advocates for employees across the state. We provide personalized legal counsel to help workers hold employers accountable.
In New Jersey, employment discrimination happens when an employer bases hiring, firing, compensation, or promotion decisions on a worker’s protected characteristics rather than their professional performance or qualifications.
The primary anti-discrimination statute protecting workers in the state is the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), widely considered one of the most comprehensive civil rights statutes in the United States. NJLAD prohibits employers from engaging in differential treatment or creating a hostile work environment because of a protected trait.
To bring a successful workplace discrimination claim, the adverse treatment must be tied to a legally protected characteristic. Under NJLAD, employers in Cherry Hill and throughout New Jersey are prohibited from discriminating based on:
While Cherry Hill employees are protected by federal laws enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act), the NJLAD frequently offers stronger protections.
For instance, federal anti-discrimination laws generally apply only to employers with 15 or more employees. In contrast, the NJLAD applies to all employers in New Jersey, regardless of the company’s size.
Additionally, the NJLAD does not impose caps on the compensatory or punitive damages an employee can recover.
Employment law is highly complex, and to levy a successful claim under the NJLAD or federal employment statutes, you need compelling evidence and a deep understanding of state-specific statutes.
Warden Law LLC provides diligent, highly focused legal representation to workers facing discrimination. Because we operate as a solo practice with just one dedicated lawyer, your case receives direct, individualized attention. You will never be handed off to a junior associate or a paralegal.
From our base in Cherry Hill, we proudly serve clients across the entire state of New Jersey, aggressively advocating for workers in negotiations and in state and federal court.
You may have a claim if your employer treated you unfairly, such as firing, demoting, or underpaying you, because of a protected characteristic like race, religion, gender, age, or disability. A lawyer can evaluate whether the conduct violates the NJLAD.
In most cases, you have two years to file a lawsuit under NJLAD. However, deadlines can vary depending on the circumstances, so it is important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
Under NJLAD, you may be entitled to compensation such as lost wages, emotional distress damages, attorneys’ fees, and punitive damages in certain cases.
No employee should have to tolerate bigotry, harassment, or discriminatory treatment in their place of work. If you believe your employer has violated NJLAD, prompt legal action is vital to protect your career and your rights. Call a Cherry Hill workplace discrimination lawyer at Warden Law LLC at 856-324-8266 or fill out our online contact form to schedule your free consultation. We are located in Cherry Hill, NJ.