Discrimination

New Jersey Discrimination Lawyers

Federal statutes, Pennsylvania law, and New Jersey law prohibit discrimination on the part of employers, police, or government agencies. From offices in Mount Laurel and Philadelphia, attorneys at Merovitz, Cedar & Gruber, LLC, (MCG Legal) are staunch supporters of victims of discrimination. The lawyers have handled claims for racial discrimination, sexual discrimination, disability discrimination, and other illegal forms of discrimination. The attorneys also handle cases involving violations of First Amendment rights.

Ethnic and racial discrimination

Traffic stops for DWB (driving while black), racial profiling, finding that the "apartment was rented just before you got here," watching less qualified co-workers get promotions—sadly, discrimination on the basis of race or ethnic origin is still common in our society. If you have been treated unfairly as a result of racial discrimination you may be entitled to a civil claim against the individual, the corporation, or the government agency responsible. If you were arrested on the basis of an illegal traffic stop, evidence found in connection with the arrest may be suppressed in criminal proceedings.

Gender discrimination

Discrimination based on sex covers a wide range of activities. Employers discriminate against pregnant women, or against fathers who take FMLA leave when a baby is born. Women working in the private and public sector find themselves bumping against a "glass ceiling" while their male co-workers are promoted. Public school and college students find unequal opportunities in sports and other activities. If you have been discriminated against on the basis of sex or sexual preference you may have a civil claim against the school, employer, or public agency responsible.

Disability discrimination

Employers and businesses that serve the public are required to make reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities. If you are able to perform the essential tasks involved in a job, but your employer has failed to accommodate your disability or has passed you over for promotion, or if you are denied access to a facility designed for the public because it does not accommodate wheelchairs or other equipment, you may have a claim for disability discrimination.

First Amendment violations

The United States Constitution, in the First Amendment, guarantees freedom of speech and association. Employers commonly violate this right, firing or otherwise disciplining employees for union activities, or activities involving religion or politics. Our lawyers have handled a number of First Amendment rights cases.

If you would like to speak with one of our lawyers about a claim for discrimination, please contact our Philadelphia or Mount Laurel office to arrange a complimentary consultation. We assure you that your inquiry will be handled with sensitivity, complete confidentiality, and without obligation from you in any way. In most cases our services are contingency-based, meaning our client pays no attorney fees unless we recover damages on the client's behalf. Our attorneys handle state and federal trials and appeals throughout New Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania, serving clients from communities including Philadelphia, Mount Laurel, and Cherry Hill.