Discrimination

$130,000.00 – Race Discrimination & Hostile Work Environment

Firm represented an African American female employee member against her former employer for egregious hostile work environment and race discrimination, collectively in violation of Section 1981 of Title 42 of the United States Code, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the New Jersey Law against Discrimination, the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act, and New Jersey Common law.  After sending a demand letter and engaging in mediation, the Firm negotiated a settlement of $130,000.00. Alexander T. Coleman handled the matter for the Firm.

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