Hackensack Racial Discrimination Attorneys

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In New Jersey, racial discrimination is prohibited 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, determining 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 matter to court. To prove racial discrimination, an employer must treat an employee differently than co-workers who are of a different race or nationality.

To be able to prove a claim of racial discrimination, the Hackensack plaintiff further needs to show that the employer had an intent to discriminate, and that the discriminatory action was based on race. The required intent may be proven by evidence that the employer rendered preferential treatment to workers who are of a different race or nationality than the plaintiff.

How Can a Hackensack Lawyer Help with My Claim?

Recorded statements about racial issues that were made by the employer can also be used in some cases to prove intent. Laws of procedure vary greatly in this area of law depending on where you file your claim, and local Hackensack lawyers will be familiarized with the requirements of your geographical region. A New Jersey lawyer may also help you with filing a claim with the EEOC as well as guide you to other possible remedies while the case is pending.

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Life in Hackensack

Hackensack is located in Bergen County, New Jersey. Its official name is New Barbadoes Township. In 1921, the name informally became Hackensack. It is located about twelve miles from Midtown Manhattan,, and about seven miles from the George Washington Bridge. It is home to around 43,000 people.

Some popular sites include Fairleigh Dickinson University, the New Jersey Naval Museum, the World War II submarine USS Ling display, the First Dutch Reformed Church, The Shops at Riverside (Riverside Square Mall), and Bergen Museum of Art Science.

Some famous residents include Debby Boone, Philip Carey, Samuel Cooper, Harold Dow, Jim Finn, Dave Fiore, Mike Fratello, David Grisman, Matt Herr, John Huyler, Dave Scott, Douglas Watt, and Teresa Weatherspoon.

Hackensack is also home to attorneys who have established their practices in their local city. Thus, the legal needs of residents and local businesses will always be taken care of.

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