Disability Discrimination and Workplace Rights in Pleasantville, NJ

Employees in Pleasantville, NJ, are protected under both federal and New Jersey law from workplace discrimination based on disability. If you have experienced unfair treatment because of a physical or mental condition, you may have legal options.

Federal Disability Discrimination Protections

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 applies to employers with 15 or more employees. Under the ADA, it is illegal to:

• Treat an employee or applicant unfavorably because of a disability or a history of disability.
• Discriminate against someone perceived to have a disability, even if they do not.
• Discriminate against an individual due to their relationship with a person who has a disability.

The ADA defines disability as a condition that substantially limits a major life activity, a history of such a condition, or being regarded as having a disability. Employers must provide reasonable accommodations unless doing so would create an undue hardship, considering the employer’s size, resources, and operations.

New Jersey Disability Discrimination Law

The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJ LAD) protects employees at all stages of employment, including hiring, promotions, and job assignments. Employers cannot base employment decisions on disability rather than qualifications.

Under NJ LAD, disability includes:

• Physical conditions, injuries, or illnesses caused by illness, birth defect, or accident.
• Mental or psychological conditions that affect normal bodily or mental functions.

Protections extend to current, past, perceived, and potential future disabilities. Employers must provide reasonable accommodations, including during layoffs or restructuring, ensuring disability is never used as a factor in employment decisions.

Disability Harassment in the Workplace

Harassment based on disability is prohibited. Employers are required to prevent and address harassment at every stage of employment—from recruitment to termination. This includes harassment from supervisors, coworkers, or customers.

Legal Support in Pleasantville, NJ

Castronovo & McKinney, LLC represents employees in Pleasantville, NJ, who have experienced disability discrimination. Our attorneys have extensive experience in litigation and negotiation and are committed to protecting your rights under both federal and state law.

If you have been treated unfairly because of a disability, contact us to explore your legal options. We provide services to employees in Pleasantville and throughout New Jersey who have faced workplace discrimination.