If you’ve faced discrimination at work because of your race, ethnicity, or national origin, you may be entitled to legal action under both federal and New Jersey law. NJ Employment Lawyers, LLC represents employees in Galloway Township who have been denied jobs, promotions, fair pay, or subjected to workplace harassment due to racial bias.
Race and National Origin Discrimination in Employment
Employers cannot base employment decisions—such as hiring, firing, promotions, compensation, or job assignments—on race or background. You may have a legal claim if you’ve experienced:
- Retaliation after reporting racial bias
- Unequal pay or missed opportunities for advancement
- Harassment or slurs that create a hostile work environment
- Disciplinary action or termination rooted in racial stereotypes
Your Legal Rights Under Federal and State Law
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits racial discrimination for employers with 15 or more employees. Before filing a federal lawsuit, employees must submit a complaint to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). NJ Employment Lawyers, LLC handles all aspects of the EEOC process, including filing and investigations.
New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (LAD) offers even broader protection. It applies to employers of any size and permits employees to file a lawsuit directly in state court without going through the Division on Civil Rights. Our attorneys evaluate whether your case should proceed in state or federal court based on your goals and the facts involved.
Legal Representation for Workplace Discrimination
We investigate your employer’s actions, gather documentation, and determine whether the behavior was isolated or part of a broader pattern. If your rights were violated, we pursue compensation that may include:
- Lost income
- Compensation for emotional harm
- Punitive damages in serious cases
- Attorney’s fees and court costs
If you were discriminated against by an employer in Galloway Township, contact NJ Employment Lawyers, LLC. Your consultation is confidential, and we’ll explain your rights and next steps.
Understanding how race discrimination occurs in the workplace is key to enforcing your rights. NJ Employment Lawyers, LLC represents employees in Galloway Township facing both forms of unlawful racial discrimination: disparate treatment and disparate impact.
Disparate Treatment: Intentional Race Discrimination
Disparate treatment involves clear, intentional bias. It occurs when an employer treats someone differently because of race, ethnicity, or national origin. These actions are often overt and targeted.
Examples include:
- Promoting white employees over equally or better-qualified employees of color
- Applying grooming standards that penalize natural Black hairstyles such as braids, locs, or afros
- Selectively enforcing policies—e.g., only drug testing employees of color
- Giving harsher penalties to non-white employees for conduct treated leniently when committed by white employees
These practices violate both federal and New Jersey law. Employers must apply rules and make decisions consistently, without regard to race.
Our legal team investigates these claims by gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing employment records to prove biased treatment.
Disparate Impact: Hidden Bias in Workplace Policies
Disparate impact involves neutral-looking policies that harm one racial group more than others. Discriminatory intent is not required—only proof that the policy disproportionately affects employees of a certain race and isn’t justified by business necessity.
Examples include:
- Blanket criminal background checks that disqualify Black and Latino applicants without showing relevance to the job
- “English-only” language rules that disadvantage non-native speakers without operational need
- Attendance or disciplinary policies that consistently penalize one racial group more severely
We evaluate these cases by reviewing employer practices, comparing outcomes across racial groups, and determining whether the policy is necessary for business or merely masking discrimination.
If you live or work in Galloway Township and have been impacted by race-based workplace discrimination, NJ Employment Lawyers, LLC can help you take action under both state and federal law.
To file a successful racial discrimination claim, you must meet specific legal criteria. NJ Employment Lawyers, LLC works with employees in Galloway Township to determine whether their experience meets the standards required under New Jersey and federal law.
What You Must Prove in a Racial Discrimination Case
A valid claim generally includes these four elements:
- Protected Class: You must identify as part of a legally protected racial or ethnic group—such as Black, Latino, Asian, Indigenous, or other non-white communities.
- Qualifications or Performance: You were either qualified for the job you applied for or performing your current role in line with your employer’s expectations when the discriminatory act occurred.
- Adverse Employment Action: You experienced a negative employment decision—termination, demotion, failure to hire or promote, reduced hours, or other forms of material harm.
- Link to Race and Resulting Harm: There must be evidence that your race was a motivating factor in the employer’s decision and that it led to real harm—such as loss of pay, missed advancement, or emotional distress.
Stronger claims are supported by documentation like emails, evaluations, disciplinary records, or comparisons to how white employees were treated in similar situations. Testimony from witnesses can also strengthen the case.
Legal Representation for Galloway Township Workers Facing Racial Discrimination
If you’ve been treated unfairly at work because of your race, NJ Employment Lawyers, LLC can help. We:
- Analyze your employer’s conduct for bias or unlawful practices
- Gather records and witness accounts
- Build a case that meets legal thresholds
- File complaints with state or federal agencies or pursue litigation
Remedies may include:
- Back pay and future lost income
- Reinstatement to your prior role
- Compensation for emotional suffering
- Attorney’s fees and related costs
We help employees in Galloway Township hold employers accountable for unlawful discrimination. Contact us for a consultation to understand your rights and legal options.