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Laws have been passed under both New Jersey and federal governments which prohibit discriminating on the basis of defined protected characteristics. Government and private employers in Cherry Hill may be held liable under state and federal law depending on what kind of trait the discriminatory treatment was based upon.

How Does Employment Discrimination Occur?

If an employee is a member of a legally protected category and their employer treats them unfairly because of that, the employer will be held liable for employment discrimination. Race, gender, religion, familial status and national origin are examples of some traits that employers may not use when evaluating you. Plaintiffs in Cherry Hill, New Jersey are required to prove that their employer treated them unfairly due to their protected status in order to succeed on an employment discrimination claim.

How can Employment Discrimination be Proven in New Jersey?

This may be demonstrated if the employer has treated others of the same status similarly, or when people testify to certain statements made by the employer that would indicate bias when heard by a reasonable person. Additionally, employers may be held liable for firing someone or retaliating against them because they brought a discrimination lawsuit.

Procedures for pursuing an employment discrimination claim are complicated, because they involve filing the claim with the corresponding agency. An Cherry Hill, New Jersey attorney can help you file on time, as well as pursue any additional remedies that may be available to you while your case is pending.

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Life in Cherry Hill

Cherry Hill is located in New Jersey's Camden County. It is the thirteenth largest city in the state and is home to around 70,000 people. Cherry Hill is included in the Delaware Valley coastal plain. The city is about five miles outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In fact, some call Cherry Hill the "edge city" of Philadelphia.

The top employers are Subaru of America, Pinnacle Foods, and Commerce Bancorp. A popular site for residents and visitors is Cherry Hill Mall. This mall is distinguished from others because it was the first enclosed shopping mall in the eastern United States. It opened in October 1961.

In 2006, Money Magazine named the city amongst the "Best Places to Live." Money Magazine also ranked it the eighth safest city to live in. Philadelphia Magazine, in 2006, named Cherry Hill amongst the "Best Places to Live" as well.

Many attorneys call Cherry Hill home. Along with safety, residents can also remain rest assured because any and every of their legal inquiries can be adequately handled by the legal force in Cherry Hill.

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