Jersey City Racial Discrimination Attorneys

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In New Jersey, racial discrimination is banned under both the U.S. Constitution and Title VII of the U.S. Code. These laws prohibit employers from taking race into account in procedures for hiring, deciding wage levels, or promotions and benefits.

What Must Be Proven in a Discrimination Claim?

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the federal agency in charge of investigating workplace discrimination, and employees discriminated against must file a claim with the EEOC before taking the issue to court. To prove racial discrimination, an employer must treat an employee adversely than co-workers who are of a different race or nationality.

To be successful in a racial discrimination claim, the Jersey City employee must additionally show that their employee had the required intent to discriminate based upon the person's race. The employer's intent can often be shown by showing that other people of different races were treated preferentially.

How Can a Jersey City Lawyer Help with My Claim?

In some cases also, recorded statements made by the employer about racial issues can be used to show intent. Laws governing the procedures in discrimination will vary considerably depending on where the claim is filed, and Jersey City attorneys will be able to help you with the requirements for your particular region. Additionally, a New Jersey attorney can assist you when you file your claim with the EEOC, and they may be able to help you obtain other kinds of relief during the time period when your case is pending.

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Life in Jersey City

Jersey City is a place rich in culture, with something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Located between the Hudson River and Upper New York Bay, Jersey City is situated right across from Lower Manhattan. Although Manhattan is known for wonderful attractions and high tourism, Jersey City is filled with historic neighborhoods, museums, shopping malls, and beautiful city parks.

For all those history-lovers out there, you can book a cruise to Ellis Island, visit Harsimus Cemetery, or tour the Underground Railroad and experience the footsteps of many escaped slaves. If shopping is your forte, visitors can shop till they drop! Jersey City is home to ten major shopping districts filled with large department stores, contemporary boutiques, and specialty stores. For those who love museums, Jersey City has many museums that highlight the city's history and art. However if visitors would just like to relax and soak in the beauty, Jersey City has many beautiful city parks. Two of the most famous parks are Liberty State Park and Leonard Gordon Park.

Alongside the beautiful parks is the city's beautiful waterfront port of entry. The waterfront port runs about 11 miles long and truly is a site not to miss! Many major corporations and industries have found a home along this beautiful waterfront. In fact, the Goldman Sachs building stands at 238 meters and is one of the 200 tallest buildings in the world. Goldman Sachs is not the only Fortune 500 Company to be located in Jersey City. Major corporations such as Chase Manhattan Bank, Charles Schwab, and Merill Lynch have also found a home in Jersey City.

To top it off, Jersey City has one of the most diverse populations in the United States. Known as a "Tapestry of Nations," the city is home to Jewish, Italian, Cuban, Filipino, Polish, Indian, Irish, Puerto Rican, Dominican, African, Arab, and Asian communities. Therefore, visitors will be introduced to many cultures and ethnicities when visiting this wonderful place. Such a population, rich with many ethnicities and cultures, is also rich with a variety of different professionals. There are many attorneys who practice in all areas of law in Jersey City. Not only are many major law firms located in Jersey City, but the city also has a number of small to medium sized law firms. Undoubtedly, any legal issue that you have can be resolved by the many competent attorneys who call Jersey City their home.

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