Standing Up to Antisemitism at Work

Every employee deserves a workplace where their identity is respected—not questioned, mocked, or hidden. Yet many Jewish professionals continue to face antisemitism on the job. From subtle exclusion in meetings to outright denial of religious accommodations, these acts violate the law.

At Lemberg Law, we stand with Jewish workers who are ready to speak up. If your employer tolerates harassment, refuses time off for religious observance, or treats you differently because of your faith, you have rights—and we’re here to help you enforce them.

The Laws That Protect You

Several federal civil rights laws protect Jewish employees:

• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits workplace discrimination based on religion, race, or national origin. It also requires employers to accommodate religious practices unless doing so would cause undue hardship.
• Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 bans racial and ethnic discrimination in all employment-related contracts, including hiring, firing, and promotion decisions.

Key court decisions have reinforced and clarified these protections:

• Griggs v. Duke Power Co. (1971) held that employers must ensure their policies don’t result in indirect discrimination.
• EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc. (2015) ruled that employers must consider religious accommodations—even when employees don’t make formal requests.

These cases created the legal framework we use today to confront workplace antisemitism and demand accountability.

Real-World Workplace Antisemitism

A 2022 survey revealed that 41% of Jewish adults in the U.S. had experienced antisemitism at work. Some encountered open hostility—such as slurs, lost promotions, or denied leave for Shabbat or High Holidays. Others faced quieter forms of bias—like being pressured to hide their identity or excluded from team culture.

Take Action Today

You don’t have to tolerate antisemitism—whether it comes from education institutions, coworkers, management, or company policies. Take action now if your employer has harassed you, denied your religious accommodations, or treated you unfairly.

At Lemberg Law, we provide free consultations to Jewish employees facing workplace discrimination. We’ll listen, evaluate your situation, and guide you through your legal options.

Call Sergei Lemberg at 855-301-2100 or visit lemberglaw.com. One call can start your path to justice.