At Castronovo & McKinney, LLC, our attorneys are dedicated to defending your religious rights in the workplace. If you’ve faced unfair treatment due to your religious beliefs, our team is ready to fight for you.
In Hamilton Township, New Jersey, we serve individuals throughout the state who have been discriminated against by their employers. With a deep understanding of anti-discrimination laws, we have a track record of success in both arbitration and court proceedings.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation at our Hamilton Township office or our Manhattan location.
What is religious discrimination?
Religious freedom applies not only to established faith-based systems like Judaism, Christianity, or Islam but also to any sincerely held ethical or personal belief. As such, religious discrimination is prohibited under federal and state law, including:
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII)
- The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD)
Religious discrimination occurs when employees are treated unfairly by employers because of their religious or sincerely held beliefs or the beliefs of someone with whom they are associated.
Identifying Religious Discrimination in the Workplace
Religious discrimination in the workplace typically manifests in two forms: disparate treatment and failure to provide reasonable accommodation.
Disparate treatment occurs when employment decisions are influenced by an employee’s religion or when harassment based on religious beliefs is present in the workplace.
Reasonable accommodation discrimination happens when employers neglect to accommodate an employee’s religious beliefs, such as not allowing time for daily prayers or religious holidays. However, employers are not obligated to provide accommodations that would cause undue hardship.
Regardless of whether it’s a specific employment policy, the conduct of supervisors or coworkers, or being denied a reasonable accommodation, you have powerful legal protections against religious discrimination.
Employees are protected from harassment based on their religious beliefs in the workplace
This type of harassment can include offensive comments about religion or attempts to convert someone, especially if it affects their ability to perform their job duties.
Damages Our Discrimination Attorneys Can Help You Recover
If you’ve faced discrimination or harassment at work due to your religious beliefs, you may seek damages including back wages, front pay, lost benefits (such as health or retirement plans), bonus payments, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and attorneys’ fees/court costs. Additionally, you might be entitled to equitable remedies, such as reinstatement if you were terminated.
Why Choose Us?
Although taking action against your employee can be frightening, we will stand by you at all times and fight to protect your rights. When you become our client, our legal team will handle all the details of your claim, including:
- Conducting a thorough investigation
- Identifying and interviewing witnesses
- Handling all communications with your employer and their attorneys
- Negotiating a fair and just settlement
- Filing a religious discrimination lawsuit necessary
Rest assured, we will right this wrong and fight to protect your religious freedom.
Contact Our Experienced Hamilton Township Religious Discrimination Attorneys
For expert assistance with religious discrimination claims in New Jersey, contact Castronovo & McKinney, LLC today. Our experienced attorneys are dedicated to protecting your rights in the workplace. We believe in zero tolerance for religious discrimination and are committed to providing strong representation for our clients. Reach out to our Hamilton Township office to discuss your case.
Castronovo & McKinney, LLC serves clients throughout New Jersey, including Hamilton Township, Bergen County, Essex County, Middlesex County, and Morris County, as well as the cities of Hackensack, Newark, New Brunswick, and Morristown.