Race Discrimination at Work is Illegal

In both New Jersey and New York, it is illegal for your employer to discriminate against you because of your race. For example, it is a form of illegal employment discrimination for your company to fire you, demote you, skip you for a promotion you, or otherwise discriminate against you because of your race. It also is illegal for your employer to harass you because of your race.

Whether you are African-American, Hispanic, Latino, Asian, Arabic, Middle Eastern, Native American, Pacific Islander, Caucasian, or another race, you should not have to experience racism at work. If you have been the victim of discrimination or harassment based on your race in either New Jersey or New York, then you should contact an experienced employment lawyer at the Nirenberg Law Firm to discuss your options.

Related Claims: National Origin and Color Discrimination

Race discrimination is often (but not always) accompanied by discrimination based on your skin color or your national origin. Each of these forms of discrimination violate New Jersey and New York law. Please read our color discrimination and national origin discrimination pages for more information about these additional forms of unlawful discrimination.

Experienced New Jersey and New York Race Discrimination Lawyers

Our employment lawyers have been involved in numerous precedent-setting cases that have improved the rights of employees in New Jersey. If you have been the victim of discrimination at work based on your race, The Nirenberg Law Firm can help. Please contact us online, or call us at (201) 487-2700.