Pregnant women in New Jersey and across the country continue to face discrimination in the workplace whether through denial of promotions, altered job tracks or even dismissal. In some of America's largest corporations, women continue to face discriminatory treatment despite these being corporations with significant legal counsel and knowledge that pregnancy discrimination is unlawful.
Discrimination for gender identity and expression still common
In many ways, our society has become more open about the fact that some people express their gender differently than others. The gender transitions of famous celebrities, as well as many works of art and popular culture that focus on the topic have helped to create greater understanding and tolerance.
Court denies employer summary judgment in age discrimination case
Job applicants in New Jersey might recognize the excuse that too much experience disqualifies someone for a job as age discrimination. A lawsuit recently filed by a man in his early 60s concerns this tactic for denying jobs to older candidates. His employer, a microelectronics company, asked a judge to issue a summary judgment in its favor, but the judge denied the motion. The judge deemed the evidence sufficient for the age discrimination case to advance to a jury trial.
