Your religious beliefs and practices are a deeply personal part of your identity—and they are protected by law. No one should face unfair treatment, harassment, or termination because of their faith. If you’ve experienced religious discrimination in the workplace, Castronovo & McKinney, LLC is here to Protect Your Rights and stand up for your freedom to believe and practice without fear.
What Is Religious Discrimination?
Religious discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee or job applicant unfavorably because of their religious beliefs, practices, or observances. It includes both traditional organized religions and sincerely held moral or ethical beliefs, even if those beliefs are not part of a mainstream religion.
Common Forms of Religious Discrimination
- Refusing to hire or promote someone based on religion
- Disparaging or mocking religious attire, holidays, or customs
- Failure to accommodate religious observances, such as prayer breaks or Sabbath observance
- Retaliating against employees for requesting religious accommodations
- Creating or tolerating a hostile work environment due to religious differences
If your religious expression has been stifled or you’ve been singled out because of your faith, you may have a legal claim.
Your Legal Protections in Fairfield Township
Several laws protect your right to religious freedom at work:
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Prohibits religious discrimination by employers and requires reasonable accommodation unless it causes undue hardship.
- New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD): Provides even broader protections and allows for greater damages for victims in New Jersey.
Employers are obligated to engage in an interactive process when religious accommodations are requested and cannot penalize employees for asserting their rights.
Reasonable Religious Accommodations May Include:
- Flexible scheduling to observe holy days or rituals
- Permission to wear religious attire or symbols
- Time off for prayer or fasting
- Reassigning duties that conflict with beliefs (when feasible)
How Castronovo & McKinney, LLC Can Help
Castronovo & McKinney, LLC is a premier New Jersey employment law firm with a strong reputation for defending employees’ rights. We represent clients in Fairfield Township who have experienced religious discrimination in the workplace. Whether you were denied an accommodation, subjected to harassment, or wrongfully terminated, we are prepared to pursue justice and fair compensation on your behalf.
Stand Up for Your Faith and Your Future
You should never have to choose between your job and your beliefs. If your employer has crossed the line, it’s time to take legal action.
Fairfield Township Castronovo & McKinney, Employment Law Attorneys are here to help you fight back against religious discrimination and reclaim your workplace rights.
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
