Religious Discrimination at Work: Employee Rights in Atlantic County
Your religious beliefs should never be a barrier to your employment or a cause for mistreatment in the workplace. Unfortunately, religious discrimination still affects many workers across Atlantic County. If you’ve been harassed, denied accommodations, or treated differently because of your religion—or lack thereof—you have legal protections that can help you stand up for your rights.
What Is Religious Discrimination?
Religious discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee unfairly because of their religious beliefs, practices, or observances. This includes all organized religions, as well as sincerely held spiritual or moral beliefs.
Examples of religious discrimination include:
- Refusing to hire or promote someone because of their religion
- Mocking or harassing employees based on religious dress or rituals
- Failing to accommodate reasonable religious practices, such as prayer times or dress codes
- Retaliating against employees for requesting accommodations or reporting discrimination
What Are Reasonable Religious Accommodations?
Under state and federal law, employers must make reasonable accommodations for an employee’s religious practices unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. Accommodations may include:
- Flexible scheduling for religious observances
- Dress code exceptions for religious garments
- Providing a quiet space for prayer or meditation
If your employer refuses to accommodate your religious needs without valid justification, they may be violating the law.
Legal Protections for Employees in Atlantic County
Both state and federal laws protect employees from religious discrimination:
- New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) – Prohibits religious discrimination and requires reasonable accommodations in the workplace
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 – Provides similar protections at the federal level
How Castronovo & McKinney Can Help
Castronovo & McKinney, LLC is a top-tier employment law firm serving workers in Atlantic County and throughout New Jersey. Their attorneys are well-versed in religious discrimination laws and have helped numerous clients secure justice and compensation after facing unlawful treatment at work.
Whether you were denied an accommodation, wrongfully terminated, or harassed because of your beliefs, their team will guide you through your legal options with discretion and respect.
If you’re facing workplace bias due to your religion, Atlantic County Castronovo & McKinney, Employment Law Attorneys are here to defend your rights.
Potential Remedies for Religious Discrimination
- Reinstatement or job advancement
- Back pay and compensation for lost benefits
- Damages for emotional distress
- Punitive damages in extreme cases
- Coverage of attorney’s fees and legal costs
Contact Castronovo & McKinney, LLC Today
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
Your faith and your future are worth protecting. Contact Castronovo & McKinney today for a confidential consultation and take the first step toward justice in Atlantic County.