At Castronovo & McKinney, LLC, we prioritize safeguarding your religious freedoms within the workplace. If you’ve encountered unjust treatment due to your religious convictions, our team is poised to advocate on your behalf.
In Woodbridge Township, New Jersey, we extend our services to individuals across the state who have experienced discrimination from their employers. With a profound comprehension of anti-discrimination statutes, we boast a proven track record in both arbitration and legal proceedings.
Reach out to us today to arrange a consultation at our Woodbridge Township office or our Manhattan location.
What Constitutes Religious Discrimination?
The principle of religious liberty encompasses not only recognized faith-based traditions like Judaism, Christianity, or Islam but also deeply held ethical or personal convictions. Consequently, religious discrimination is proscribed under federal and state statutes, including:
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII)
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD)
Religious discrimination transpires when employees face unfair treatment from employers owing to their religious beliefs or the beliefs of individuals with whom they are associated.
Spotting Religious Discrimination in the Workplace
Religious discrimination in work settings commonly manifests in two forms: disparate treatment and failure to provide reasonable accommodations.
Disparate treatment occurs when employment decisions are influenced by an employee’s religion or when workplace harassment rooted in religious beliefs occurs.
Reasonable accommodation discrimination arises when employers fail to accommodate an employee’s religious practices, such as permitting time for daily prayers or religious observances. Nonetheless, employers aren’t obliged to provide accommodations that would cause undue hardship.
Whether it involves a specific workplace policy, the behavior of supervisors or colleagues, or denial of reasonable accommodations, you possess robust legal protections against religious discrimination.
Protection Against Religious Beliefs-Based Harassment
Employees are shielded from harassment stemming from their religious convictions in the workplace. Such harassment may encompass derogatory remarks about religion or attempts at proselytization, particularly if it impedes job performance.
Compensation Our Discrimination Lawyers Can Assist You in Receiving
If you’ve encountered discrimination or harassment in the workplace due to your religious beliefs, you may pursue damages comprising back wages, front pay, lost benefits (e.g., health or retirement plans), bonus payments, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and attorneys’ fees/court costs. Additionally, you may be eligible for equitable remedies such as reinstatement if termination occurred.
Why Entrust Us?
Though confronting your employer may be daunting, we pledge unwavering support and steadfast advocacy for your rights. Upon becoming our client, our legal team will handle all aspects of your claim, including:
Conducting a comprehensive investigation
Identifying and interviewing witnesses
Managing all correspondence with your employer and their legal representatives
Negotiating a just and equitable settlement
Initiating a religious discrimination lawsuit if necessary
Rest assured, we will rectify these injustices and ardently safeguard your religious freedoms.
Reach Out to Our Accomplished Woodbridge Township Religious Discrimination Lawyers
For adept guidance with religious discrimination assertions in New Jersey, reach out to Castronovo & McKinney, LLC today. Our seasoned attorneys are committed to defending your workplace rights. We uphold a zero-tolerance policy towards religious discrimination and are dedicated to providing vigorous representation for our clients. Contact our Woodbridge Township office to discuss your circumstances.
Castronovo & McKinney, LLC serves clients across New Jersey, including Woodbridge Township, Bergen County, Essex County, Middlesex County, and Morris County, as well as the municipalities of Hackensack, Newark, New Brunswick, and Morristown.