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Race discrimination recovery
Who Is Protected Under This Law?
The NJLAD protects all employees in New Jersey from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, and ancestry — regardless of whether they belong to a minority group. New Jersey courts have confirmed that the law protects members of a majority group in the same way it protects everyone else, and protection extends to employees discriminated against based on a perceived race or national origin as well.
If you are a member of this protected class — or your employer perceived you to be — and you experienced adverse treatment, you may have a claim.
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What You Need to Prove in a Race Discrimination Case
To bring a successful race discrimination claim under the NJLAD, you generally need to establish the following, but you do not need to have it all figured out before you call.
You are a member of a protected class
You belong to a racial group, national origin group, or are otherwise protected based on race, color, or ancestry. The NJLAD protects everyone, including members of majority groups.
You were performing your job satisfactorily
You were meeting the legitimate expectations of your employer at the time of the adverse action.
You suffered an adverse employment action
Your employer took a materially adverse action against you, such as termination, failure to promote, a pay cut, unjustified negative evaluations, increased surveillance, or any action that would dissuade a reasonable worker from making or supporting a discrimination complaint.
Race was a motivating factor
The adverse action was taken, at least in part, because of your race or national origin. This is often proven through comparison to how similarly situated employees of a different race were treated, the timing of events, and the overall pattern of conduct.
Related Claims to Consider
Race discrimination often overlaps with other employment claims. If any of the following sound familiar, you may have more than one claim worth exploring.
