The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) makes it illegal for an employer to act in a discriminating manner toward an employee based on gender or gender orientation. This anti-discrimination law extends to making decisions about hiring, disciplinary actions, promotion opportunities, equal access to facilities and termination. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that discrimination based on gender is a form of harassment, making the employer liable for damages.
Under the NJLAD, Constructive Discharge Is an Illegal Act of Harassment
In addition to making it illegal to discriminate, it is also illegal to engage in behavior that harasses or intimidates an employee into quitting the job or accepting another position of less stature within the company.
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An employer may not harass or intimidate an employee into voluntarily quitting the company, in order to avoid the costs or liability that may result from firing the employee. The practice is known as constructive discharge and the courts have ruled that it is a form of harassment. If you work in South Jersey and your employer is engaging in harassing behavior toward you, based on your gender, talk to attorney Daniel Newman at The Law Offices of Daniel K. Newman, in Voorhees. We offer a free consultation to evaluate the circumstances of your case and determine whether you have legal options to sue for damages.
Mr. Newman has been protecting the rights of employees in South Jersey for more than 30 years. Call our firm if you feel you have been terminated or discriminated against for any reason on the job, including:
- Sexual harassment
- Race discrimination, harassment or discrimination based on ethnicity
- Age discrimination
- FMLA discrimination
- Harassment or discrimination based on religion
- Violations of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
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From offices in Voorhees, personal injury lawyer Daniel K. Newman represents clients with motor vehicle accident injury and wrongful death claims in Voorhees, Camden, Cherry Hill and communities throughout South Jersey. Call us toll free at 866-515-3761 or contact us by e-mail to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Camden County sexual harassment lawyer today.
