Discrimination in the workplace can take many forms, and one often overlooked type is marital status discrimination. Whether you’re single, married, divorced, separated, or widowed, your relationship status should never influence your job opportunities, promotions, or workplace treatment. If you’ve faced unfair treatment because of your marital status, an experienced employment lawyer can help you protect your rights and seek justice.
What is Marital Status Discrimination?
Marital status discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee or job applicant unfavorably based on whether they are married, single, divorced, separated, or widowed. This type of discrimination is illegal under New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), which provides robust protections for workers across the state.
Examples of Marital Status Discrimination in the Workplace
- Hiring Bias: Refusing to hire someone because they are married, divorced, or a single parent.
- Promotion Denial: Overlooking qualified employees for promotions due to assumptions about family commitments.
- Unfair Job Assignments: Assigning undesirable tasks or excluding employees from projects based on their marital status.
- Workplace Harassment: Making inappropriate comments or jokes about an employee’s personal life or marital situation.
- Retaliation: Punishing an employee for complaining about marital status discrimination or for supporting others who face similar treatment.
How an Employment Lawyer Can Help
If you believe you’ve been a victim of marital status discrimination, an employment lawyer can guide you through the legal process to protect your rights. Here’s how they can help:
- Case Evaluation: Reviewing your situation to determine if your rights have been violated under state laws like NJLAD.
- Gathering Evidence: Assisting in collecting documents, emails, witness statements, and other evidence to support your claim.
- Filing a Complaint: Helping you file complaints with the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) or other relevant agencies.
- Negotiating Settlements: Advocating for fair compensation, including lost wages, emotional distress damages, and policy changes within the company.
- Litigation: Representing you in court if necessary to ensure justice is served.
Why Choose Castronovo & McKinney?
When facing workplace discrimination, having experienced legal representation is crucial. Castronovo & McKinney, Employment Law Attorneys are dedicated to advocating for employees who have been treated unfairly because of their marital status. With a proven track record of success, they are committed to protecting the rights of workers throughout New Jersey.
Don’t Tolerate Workplace Discrimination—Take Action Today
No one should face discrimination at work based on their personal relationships. If you’ve been treated unfairly because of your marital status, it’s important to seek legal support. An experienced employment lawyer can help you understand your rights, hold your employer accountable, and secure the justice you deserve.
Contact Information
New Jersey Office:
71 Maple Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone: 973.920.7888
Fax: 973.920.7924
New York Office:
420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1830, New York, NY 10170
Phone: 646.755.3781
Fax: 646.755.3781