Age Discrimination in New Jersey
Aug 31, 2021
In New Jersey, workplace sexual harassment is a type of illegal harassment. Illegal discrimination and retaliation must be for a prohibited reason (gender, race, sexual orientation, age, etc). Sexual harassment is harassment based on your gender.
- Not given the same opportunities as your peers at the job
- Passed over for promotions because of your age
- Harrassed for being an older employee at the organization
- Demoted because of your age
- Transferred to a less desirable position or department because of your age
- Asked to retire early or leave early because of your age
- Wrongfully discharged on the basis of age
This is not an exhaustive list. Virtually any action an employer takes against an employee on the basis of age could ultimately be discriminatory by law.
It’s up to you and your lawyer to show that your age is the reason you were discriminated against by the employer. These cases can be complex, but we have many years of experience representing people who have been in your shoes. Not only is there the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act addressig this type of discrimination, but there is also New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination. We have lots of experience with these statutes and regulations, and we can determine how they may play a role in your case.
There may be several ways to obtain the best possible resolution to an age discrimination case. These cases don’t always go to court and full litigation, but they may. In other instances, they may be settled out of court in negotiations with the employer. We understand our clients want to know how much time, effort, and heartache will go into resolving the case. We work efficiently but we do not leave any stone unturned in our pursuit of the best possible results.
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If you think you may have experienced age discrimination at your job in New Jersey, please call the experienced employment attorneys at Green Savits LLC, at (973) 965-8571. We are passionate employment rights advocates in Florham Park.
Signs of a Hostile Work Environment
21 Dec, 2021
You deserve to thrive in your career. You work hard, you care about contributing to teamwork and your workplace culture, and you probably never expected to deal with a hostile work environment in return. Unfortunately, many Americans deal with just this problem. Under certain circumstances, workplace harassment may constitute a hostile work environment , and our attorneys may be able to help you pursue justice. If the following behavior is pervasive/severe, interfering with your work, and your employer knows about and has done nothing to stop it, then you may be in a hostile work environment: Unwanted touching Threats Assault Interfering with someone’s work Intimidation Slurs Jokes Mockery Ridicule Sexually suggestive comments, language, pictures, or videos These acts amount to discrimination against a legally protected group of people. The behavior is based on protected parts of a person’s identity, such as skin color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, marital status, gender identity, and more. A hostile work environment is more pervasive and persistent than one isolated incident in which someone said something offensive to you. The all-encompassing and relentless nature of a hostile work environment can eventually completely wear you down emotionally, mentally, and financially. The workplace may feel like an abusive, intimidating place to be because the harassment is ever-present. Employers have a responsibility to respond to and address complaints related to harassment and a hostile work environment. This obligation is legally binding. An employer who fails to investigate and take action to stop workplace harassment may be held accountable by our experienced employment attorneys and may ultimately have to pay damages to the victim of the hostile work environment. What To Do About It If you believe you are the victim of a hostile work environment, please call the experienced Florham Park employment attorneys at Green Savits at (973) 965-8571. We will listen to all you have to say about what you are encountering at work, and then we can provide our recommendations and suggestions for what to do next. Our employment attorneys have lengthy experience in all of the case law, state and municipal laws, as well as federal laws that may affect your situation.
What Are Forms of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace?
08 Sep, 2021
In New Jersey, workplace sexual harassment is a type of illegal harassment. Illegal discrimination and retaliation must be for a prohibited reason (gender, race, sexual orientation, age, etc). Sexual harassment is harassment based on your gender.
What to Do If You Experience Sexual Harassment at Work
01 Jun, 2021
Workplace sexual harassment is a serious offense that should not be taken lightly. Whether a co-worker makes unwanted physical advances towards you or a supervisor threatens to withhold pay or promotion without sexual contact, you should report the harassment as soon as possible.
What is a Constructive Discharge?
23 Feb, 2021
A constructive discharge is when an employee quits their job due to conditions that would make any reasonable employee leave. The law treats a constructive discharge the same way as being fired, which means you may qualify for unemployment benefits, severance pay, continued health insurance coverage, and more.