Marital Status Discrimination in Fairfield Township: Know Your Rights

Your relationship status—whether single, married, divorced, or separated—should never impact how you’re treated at work. Unfortunately, marital status discrimination still occurs in workplaces across Fairfield Township, often based on outdated stereotypes or unjust assumptions. At Castronovo & McKinney, LLC, we are here to Protect Your Rights and ensure employers are held accountable for unlawful treatment related to your personal life.

What Is Marital Status Discrimination?

Marital status discrimination occurs when an employer makes employment decisions based on whether an employee is single, married, divorced, separated, or in a civil union. This form of discrimination can influence hiring, promotions, job assignments, or termination decisions.

Common Examples of Marital Status Discrimination

Denying promotions to married employees due to assumptions about family responsibilities
Favoring single employees for travel or leadership opportunities
Harassing or treating divorced employees with hostility
Assuming married women are less committed to their careers
Retaliating against employees for changes in marital status

This kind of bias can be subtle but still damaging—and it’s illegal under New Jersey law.

Legal Protections in New Jersey

In Fairfield Township and throughout the state, workers are protected by the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), which explicitly prohibits discrimination based on marital status. NJLAD offers broad protections, allowing employees to seek compensation for emotional distress, lost wages, punitive damages, and more.

Unlike federal law, which does not specifically protect marital status, NJLAD ensures that your personal relationships cannot be used against you in the workplace.

Your Rights as an Employee

Equal consideration for hiring and promotion, regardless of your relationship status
The right to a workplace free from assumptions or stereotypes
Protection from retaliation after reporting marital status bias
Fair treatment during and after life events such as divorce or marriage

How Castronovo & McKinney, LLC Can Help

Castronovo & McKinney, LLC is a premier New Jersey employment law firm that handles marital status discrimination cases across Fairfield Township. If you’ve been treated unfairly because of your personal life, our attorneys will help you build a case, file a legal claim, and pursue the justice and compensation you deserve. We offer compassionate, effective legal support every step of the way.

Stand Up for Fairness in the Workplace

Your qualifications—not your relationship status—should define your professional future. If you’ve been affected by marital status discrimination, it’s time to take action.

Fairfield Township Castronovo & McKinney, Employment Law Attorneys are here to defend your rights and advocate for workplace equality.