Racial Discrimination in Union County Workplaces: Know Your Legal Rights
Despite progress in workplace inclusion, racial discrimination remains a serious problem in many companies and industries. Whether it’s a biased hiring decision, derogatory comments, or unfair treatment, racial discrimination undermines professional opportunities and causes real harm. If you’ve experienced this in Union County, Castronovo & McKinney, Employment Law Attorneys can help you pursue justice and accountability under New Jersey and federal law.
What Is Racial Discrimination at Work?
Racial discrimination involves treating an employee or job applicant unfavorably because of their race or characteristics associated with race—such as skin color, hair texture, facial features, or cultural background. It can affect hiring, firing, promotions, compensation, training, and everyday interactions.
Examples of Racial Discrimination
- Being passed over for a promotion in favor of a less-qualified candidate of another race
- Enduring racially charged jokes or slurs in the workplace
- Unequal discipline or scrutiny based on race
- Receiving lower pay than colleagues of a different race doing the same job
- Being excluded from professional development or leadership opportunities
Legal Protections Against Discrimination
Employees in Union County are protected by both state and federal anti-discrimination laws:
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: A federal law prohibiting race-based employment discrimination.
- New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD): One of the strongest state anti-discrimination laws in the country, offering broad protections and remedies to affected workers.
Your Rights Under the Law
If you’ve been subjected to racial discrimination at work, you have the right to:
- File an internal complaint with your employer
- Report the discrimination to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR)
- File a lawsuit to seek damages and corrective action
What to Do If You’ve Been Discriminated Against
Take the following steps to protect yourself:
- Keep a written record of all discriminatory incidents, including dates, locations, and names of those involved
- Save any related emails, texts, or written communications
- Report the issue to your HR department or supervisor
- Consult an experienced employment lawyer to discuss your legal options
Legal Help for Union County Workers
Castronovo & McKinney, Employment Law Attorneys are strong advocates for workplace equality and dignity. If you’ve experienced racial discrimination, their legal team will work to hold your employer accountable and fight for the compensation, justice, and change you deserve.
Contact Castronovo & McKinney Today
You deserve to be treated fairly and with respect. If you’ve been the target of racial discrimination, contact Castronovo & McKinney today for a confidential consultation and start taking back control of your career and peace of mind.
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
