Freedom of religion is a fundamental right—and that freedom extends into the workplace. Unfortunately, some employers in Atlantic City violate that right by treating employees unfairly based on their faith. If you’ve been denied an accommodation, harassed for your beliefs, or discriminated against due to your religion, Castronovo & McKinney, LLC is here to Protect Your Rights and help you take legal action.

What Is Religious Discrimination?

Religious discrimination occurs when an employee is treated unfavorably because of their religious beliefs, practices, or observances. This includes not only members of organized religions (e.g., Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism), but also individuals with sincerely held ethical or moral beliefs.

It is unlawful for employers to:

  • Fail to provide reasonable religious accommodations
  • Refuse to hire or promote someone because of their religion
  • Retaliate against an employee for requesting accommodations
  • Create or allow a hostile work environment based on religion

Reasonable Religious Accommodations

Federal and state laws require employers to make reasonable accommodations for an employee’s religious practices unless doing so would cause undue hardship. Examples of accommodations include:

  • Flexible scheduling to allow for religious observance
  • Permission to wear religious attire or symbols
  • Allowing prayer breaks or dietary accommodations
  • Excusing employees from certain tasks that conflict with their beliefs (when reasonable)

If your employer fails to accommodate your religious needs without justification, they may be violating the law.

Legal Protections in New Jersey

Employees in Atlantic City are protected under both federal and state laws:

  • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Prohibits religious discrimination and mandates reasonable accommodation in the workplace.
  • New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD): Provides even broader protections and allows for emotional distress and punitive damages.

Examples of Religious Discrimination

  • Denying a qualified applicant because of their head covering or religious dress
  • Mocking an employee’s prayer schedule or religious customs
  • Refusing to modify a shift schedule for religious holidays
  • Retaliating against an employee for filing a religious accommodation request

How Castronovo & McKinney, LLC Can Help

Castronovo & McKinney, LLC is a respected New Jersey employment law firm with a strong history of fighting religious discrimination cases in Atlantic City and throughout the state. We work closely with clients to assess the facts, file claims with the EEOC or New Jersey Division on Civil Rights, and pursue compensation for lost wages, emotional distress, and more.

Whether you’re facing subtle bias or blatant mistreatment, we’re here to stand up for your beliefs and your rights.

Stand Up for Your Religious Freedom

You don’t have to sacrifice your beliefs to keep your job. If your employer has failed to respect your religious rights, it's time to take action.

Atlantic City Castronovo & McKinney, Employment Law Attorneys are ready to defend your rights and hold your employer accountable for unlawful religious discrimination.

Contact Information

New Jersey Office:
71 Maple Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone: 973.920.7888
Fax: 973.920.7924

New York Office:
420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1830
New York, NY 10170
Phone: 646.755.3781
Fax: 646.755.3781