HIV/AIDS status discrimination in the workplace is illegal under both federal and New Jersey law. Castronovo & McKinney, LLC represents employees in Ventnor City, NJ who have been treated unfairly at work because of their HIV or AIDS status.
Our firm handles employment discrimination claims involving wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment, failure to accommodate, and other unlawful conduct by employers. We help employees understand their rights, evaluate their claims, and pursue legal action when employers violate the law.
Why Employees in Ventnor City Choose Castronovo & McKinney, LLC
Castronovo & McKinney, LLC focuses exclusively on employment law and represents workers throughout New Jersey in discrimination and retaliation matters. We provide direct legal guidance, keep clients informed throughout the process, and build cases designed to hold employers accountable for unlawful workplace conduct.
Our attorneys have experience handling complex workplace discrimination claims, including cases involving HIV/AIDS discrimination under state and federal law.
Examples of HIV/AIDS Workplace Discrimination
Disparate Treatment
Employers cannot deny promotions, equal pay, job assignments, or advancement opportunities because of an employee’s HIV/AIDS status.
Harassment
Comments, insults, intimidation, offensive jokes, or hostile treatment related to HIV/AIDS status may constitute unlawful workplace harassment.
Failure to Accommodate
Employers may be required to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with HIV/AIDS. Refusing reasonable accommodations can violate the law.
Retaliation
It is illegal for employers to punish employees for reporting discrimination, requesting accommodations, or participating in an investigation.
Wrongful Termination
Firing an employee because of HIV/AIDS status is prohibited under federal and New Jersey employment laws.
Federal and New Jersey Legal Protections
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects employees with HIV/AIDS from workplace discrimination and requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations in many situations.
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) also prohibits discrimination based on disability and medical conditions, including HIV/AIDS status. These protections apply to hiring, firing, compensation, promotions, workplace policies, and other terms of employment.
Compensation Available in HIV/AIDS Discrimination Cases
Employees who successfully prove workplace discrimination may be entitled to compensation that includes:
- Back Pay – Lost wages, bonuses, and employment benefits
- Front Pay – Compensation for future lost earnings
- Emotional Distress Damages – Compensation for mental anguish and emotional suffering
- Punitive Damages – Additional damages in cases involving especially serious employer misconduct
- Equitable Relief – Reinstatement, policy changes, or other corrective actions ordered by the court
Speak with a Ventnor City Employment Discrimination Attorney
If you were discriminated against at work because of your HIV/AIDS status, Castronovo & McKinney, LLC can help. We represent employees in Ventnor City, NJ and throughout New Jersey in workplace discrimination claims and fight to protect employees from unlawful treatment by employers.