How long do I have to decide whether to bring a suit for employment discrimination under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination?

Two years. Until recently, many employers attempted to circumvent this two-year limitations period by including shorter limitations periods within employment agreements. The New Jersey Supreme Court decided that employers are no longer permitted to do so, and, therefore, the two-year statute of limitations contained in the law applies.

Will I have to go to court to resolve my employment discrimination case?

Not always. Many, if not most, employment discrimination cases are resolved via alternatives to the formal litigation process. Our employment discrimination lawyers are skilled negotiators who are often able to resolve a case favorably without any need for trial. Further, alternative dispute resolution processes, such as arbitration and mediation, are often preferable to the time and expense of litigation. In some cases, the EEOC will dictate how a case should be resolved without the need for a trial. In any event, our lawyers are dedicated to obtaining the most favorable result possible to make up for the employment discrimination you have suffered.

What is the difference between filing an employment discrimination claim via the federal EEOC process and filing a claim under New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination?

Both federal and state law prohibits discrimination based upon membership in certain protected classes, but New Jersey law provides greater protections by expanding the list of protected classes to include things like HIV status, domestic partnership status, civil union status and genetic information. The limitations periods for filing a claim under the New Jersey law is also much longer, at two years compared to 180 days.

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Workplace Discrimination Attorneys in Moorestown, NJ: Discriminating Against Injustice with a Dedicated Fight for Fairness in Burlington County, Camden County, Gloucester County, and Throughout South Jersey

Employment discrimination cases can be particularly complex because, in most cases, the employer rarely takes obvious and blatant action that amounts to clearly actionable discrimination. Instead, in this day and age, employment discrimination tends to happen subtly over time and claims for employment discrimination are often based on circumstantial evidence that may be subject to interpretation. Because of this, the guidance of an experienced employment discrimination lawyer is particularly important in establishing your right to compensation after you have been subject to discrimination in the workplace.

At Attorneys Hartman, Chartered, we have over five decades’ worth of collective experience successfully helping victims of employment discrimination stop workplace discrimination and recover the financial compensation they need to attempt to make up for past discrimination. Employment discrimination can derail your career significantly, both with respect to current opportunities and your future success. Our dedicated employment discrimination lawyers are here to help you stop the discrimination and get your career back on track.

Establishing an Employment Discrimination Claim in New Jersey

New Jersey Employment Discrimination Lawyers

To proceed with a claim for employment discrimination under federal law, it is first necessary to file a claim with the equal employment opportunity commission (EEOC) within 180 days of the discrimination that occurred. In most cases, this claim will be filed after you have already exhausted the employer’s procedures for reporting discrimination, in cases where the employer fails to take adequate steps to remedy past discrimination or prevent ongoing discrimination from occurring. The claim must include:

Basic information about the employer
The number of employees employed by the employer
A description of the employment discrimination that occurred
Details such as dates and times when the discrimination occurred

In order for the employment discrimination to be actionable, you must also show that you were discriminated against as a member of a protected class, meaning that you were discriminated against based on:

Age
Sex
Gender identity
Race
Ethnicity
National origin
Religion
Pregnancy
Whistleblower status
Sexual orientation
Veteran status
Disability

Employment Discrimination in Mount Laurel Comes in Many Forms

Employment discrimination can occur in any number of ways but essentially occurs when your career is harmed in some way because of your membership in a protected class. Some common examples of employment discrimination include:

Being passed over for a promotion even though you are qualified, simply because of your membership in a protected class,
Wrongful termination because of your membership in a protected class,
Harassment based on age, race, sex or gender identity,
Being forced to take on tasks that are not in your job description, especially when others who are not members of a protected class and hold the same job title are not required to complete those tasks,
Demotion in your job position,
Being underpaid compared to others who hold the same job title,
Denial of reasonable accommodations to allow you to work with a disability.

Dedicated Employment Discrimination Lawyers at Attorneys Hartman, Chartered Fight for Maximum Compensation for Victims of Discrimination in Marlton, NJ

At Attorneys Hartman, Chartered, we know how pervasive and destructive the effects of employment discrimination can be. We have dedicated our practice to helping victims of employment discrimination recover the compensation that they need to make them whole again, including compensation such as:

Financial compensation in the form of back pay,
Compensation in the workplace itself, such as reinstatement after wrongful termination or promotion after being wrongfully passed over based on discrimination,
Compensation for the emotional suffering that the discrimination caused,
Legal fees and court costs,
The cost of searching for a new job if you were forced to find new employment because of the discrimination.

Schedule a Free Initial Consultation to Discuss Your Employment Discrimination Claim with Our Skilled Medford Employment Lawyers Today

Many victims of employment discrimination fail to stand up to their employers’ discriminatory actions because of the perception that it may be difficult to challenge the employer and the deep pockets of a large corporation. This is simply not the case. At Attorneys Hartman, Chartered, we have both the skills and the resources necessary to challenge even large corporate employers where employment discrimination has caused you harm. Call or contact our employment discrimination lawyers so that we can explain your rights and discuss options for proceeding with your claim today.

Frequently Asked Questions About Employment Discrimination Claims in Cherry Hill, NJ

Not always. Many, if not most, employment discrimination cases are resolved via alternatives to the formal litigation process. Our employment discrimination lawyers are skilled negotiators who are often able to resolve a case favorably without any need for trial. Further, alternative dispute resolution processes, such as arbitration and mediation, are often preferable to the time and expense of litigation. In some cases, the EEOC will dictate how a case should be resolved without the need for a trial. In any event, our lawyers are dedicated to obtaining the most favorable result possible to make up for the employment discrimination you have suffered.
Both federal and state law prohibits discrimination based upon membership in certain protected classes, but New Jersey law provides greater protections by expanding the list of protected classes to include things like HIV status, domestic partnership status, civil union status and genetic information. The limitations periods for filing a claim under the New Jersey law is also much longer, at two years compared to 180 days.

Meet Your Team

Katherine D. Hartman, Esquire

Katherine D. Hartman is the Managing Partner in the Moorestown, New Jersey law office of Attorneys Hartman, Chartered, which has been named one of America’s Best Law Firms by U.S. News and World Report. She concentrates her practice in employment discrimination, criminal defense, police disciplinary matters, and other employment law issues. Katie has been practicing law for over thirty years. She was admitted to the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Bars in 1991, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in November of 1993, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in November of 2002, and the Supreme Court of the United States in October of 2002.

Katie has been awarded the highest (AV) rating for professional ability and high ethical standards, by Martindale Hubbell. Additionally, Katie has consistently been voted a Super Lawyer by New Jersey Magazine. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. She was named one of the Top Forty Lawyers under Forty by the New Jersey Law Journal in 2002.

Michael C. Mormando, Esquire

Michael C. Mormando has been practicing law for over twenty years, and is a Partner at Attorneys Hartman, Chartered. Mike is an active member in the Burlington County Bar Association, he is a former Chair of the Bar Associations’ Criminal Practice Committee, and he formerly served as a member of the Supreme Court of New Jersey District Ethics Committee for Burlington County, District III-B. Mike also served two years as Councilman for Ward 3 in Delran Township, having been elected to the post in the November 2018 general election, and he currently serves as the Chair of the Delran Township Zoning Board.

Mike’s areas of practice include criminal defense, DUI defense, traffic violation defense, employment law, discrimination and whistleblower cases, unemployment compensation appeals, labor representation for collective bargaining units, employment contract review and negotiations, and defense in police disciplinary matters. Mike is approved by the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) as a lawyer who can represent law enforcement officers who face disciplinary or criminal charges. Mike also represents small business owners concerning employment issues.