If you have experienced discrimination based on your sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, you deserve strong legal representation from a dedicated attorney advocate. Attorney Chris Keating at Keating Law Firm holds employers, institutions, and other entities accountable for unlawful treatment against individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and other groups within these protected classes. Contact the office today to schedule a free and confidential consultation with an LGBTQ+ discrimination lawyer in New Jersey.
Why Choose Keating Law Firm?
Attorney Chris Keating devotes his practice to advocating for workers who have faced illegal actions and unlawful discrimination by their employers. He represents individuals who have endured mistreatment because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, and fights to secure the justice and compensation they deserve.
When you hire Keating Law Firm, you gain a legal advocate who takes your case personally and strives to pursue every available avenue for recovery.
New Jersey Prohibits LGBTQ+ Discrimination
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) offers comprehensive protections for LGBTQ+ individuals. Employers are prohibited from making hiring, firing, or other workplace decisions based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Housing providers must provide equal access and treatment. Places of public accommodation cannot treat patrons differently based on their membership in these protected classes. These comprehensive protections make New Jersey one of the most advanced states in safeguarding the rights of individuals in the LGBTQ+ community.
Workplace Discrimination
Workplace discrimination against LGBTQ+ employees takes many forms. Attorney Chris Keating represents clients in cases involving wrongful terminations, denials of promotions or advancement opportunities, unequal pay or benefits, discriminatory hiring practices, and exclusion from various workplace opportunities.
Hostile Work Environment
A hostile work environment develops when harassment becomes so severe or pervasive that it makes the workplace hostile or abusive. Attorney Chris Keating pursues claims against employers who permit offensive jokes or slurs, unwanted physical contact or intimidation, displays of degrading materials, social isolation or ostracism, and verbal abuse from supervisors or coworkers.
Retaliation Claims
New Jersey law prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who report discrimination or participate in investigations. Under N.J.S.A. 10:5-12(d), employers cannot discharge, demote, or otherwise penalize workers for opposing discriminatory practices in the workplace. If your employer took an adverse action, such as termination, against you after you complained or supported a colleague’s claim, Attorney Chris Keating will pursue accountability and damages on your behalf.
Contact an LGBTQ+ Discrimination Lawyer in New Jersey
When discrimination disrupts your career or violates your dignity, hire an experienced employment discrimination lawyer to enforce your rights. Call (856) 519-5011 to schedule your free and confidential consultation with an experienced LGBTQ+ discrimination lawyer at Keating Law Firm.
Attorney Chris Keating represents members of the LGBTQ+ community in every county in New Jersey and seeks justice on their behalf for the discrimination and retaliation they have suffered in the workplace.