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The New Jersey Civil Rights Act Of 2004
In New Jersey, you are entitled to have your civil rights protected in the workplace. You are allowed freedom of speech, religion, association, and more — even while at work. When someone infringes upon those rights, you deserve to fight for justice. If your civil rights were violated while at work in New Jersey, you may be able to recover compensation.
Whether you are a government employee or a private sector worker, New Jersey has special protections to preserve your rights. The New Jersey employment lawyers at Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC maintain a wide breadth of knowledge about those protections. We offer tenacious representation for those who have been mistreated at work.
What is the New Jersey Civil Rights Act?
Enacted in 2004, the NJ Civil Rights Act is designed to protect the rights of New Jersey citizens under the United States Constitution and the New Jersey Constitution. The NJ Civil Rights Act was monumental because it safeguards employees’ civil rights within private sector workplaces, an entirely new concept.
New Jersey Civil Rights Act Of 2004 FAQ
What rights are covered under the Act?
Various American and state privileges are safeguarded by the Act, including:
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- Freedom of speech
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- Freedom of religion
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- Freedom of association
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- Freedom to petition the government
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- Due process of law
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- Equal protection of the law
What is the ‘color of law’?
The Civil Rights Act uses the expression “color of law.” “Color of law” means that the person uses authority given to him or her by a local, state, or federal government agency.
Examples of civil rights violations in the workplace
Determining whether or not your civil rights have been violated at work can be difficult. Sometimes, there is a gray area due to specific employers’ rules and regulations – that’s why the NJ attorneys at Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC work diligently to decide whether your case is worth pursuing.
Some instances that may be workplace civil rights violations include:
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- Being fired due to your political affiliation
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- Being retaliated against for reasonably exercising free speech
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- Not being hired because of your religion
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- Being denied due process as a government employee
The standards may be different for public versus private sector workers. But whether you work for the government or for a private employer, you deserve to have your basic rights as an American citizen upheld.
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At the law firm of Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC, we are 100% dedicated to employees’ rights. Don’t let your basic freedoms be trampled on.
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