Federal and state laws protect employees from discrimination based on national origin. In Pleasantville, NJ, workers still face unfair treatment tied to ethnicity, ancestry, or perceived ethnic background. Castronovo & McKinney, LLC focuses exclusively on employment law and represents individuals who experience national origin discrimination. Our attorneys have a proven record of enforcing workers’ rights and holding employers accountable. Contact us to speak with an experienced national origin discrimination lawyer.
Legal Protections Against National Origin Discrimination
Employees in Pleasantville are protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD). These laws prohibit discrimination in hiring, pay, promotions, training, and termination. They also ban harassment, including offensive comments or actions that create a hostile work environment. If you are treated unfairly because of your national origin, you have the right to legal representation and compensation.
Forms of National Origin Discrimination
- Country or Place of Origin: Employers cannot discriminate based on your birthplace or ancestry, including refugees or individuals from unrecognized regions.
- National Origin Group: Discrimination against a group with shared cultural traits, ancestry, or language is illegal.
- Perceived Ethnicity: Employers cannot act against you based on assumptions about your ethnic background.
- Affiliation: Treating someone unfairly because of their association with a person of a particular origin is prohibited.
Common Examples of Discrimination
- Refusing to hire qualified applicants with foreign accents.
- Making derogatory comments about a worker’s background.
- Imposing unnecessary English-only rules.
- Requesting additional documents only from non-Caucasian applicants.
- Excluding employees from client contact due to their accent.
Employers may disguise discriminatory practices behind “neutral” policies. If these policies disproportionately affect workers of certain origins without a valid business reason, they can be illegal.
How Castronovo & McKinney, LLC Can Help
Our attorneys manage every stage of a national origin discrimination claim, including:
- Investigating the facts of your case.
- Interviewing coworkers, managers, and supervisors.
- Collecting records, emails, and other documentation.
- Reviewing the employer’s history of discrimination.
- Negotiating with the employer’s attorneys.
We pursue resolution through negotiation but are prepared to file a lawsuit to secure justice if necessary.
Possible Compensation
Successful claims may provide:
- Back pay and future lost wages.
- Lost benefits, including health insurance and vacation pay.
- Damages for emotional distress and suffering.
- Attorney fees and court costs.
- Employer-mandated changes to policies and training for supervisors to prevent future discrimination.
Take Action
Workplace discrimination is illegal. Castronovo & McKinney, LLC can help you hold your employer accountable. Contact our Pleasantville, NJ office today to begin your claim with a dedicated employment discrimination attorney.