Who Is Protected By New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD)?

The NJLAD “makes it unlawful to subject people to discrimination or harassment” based on a specific list of classifications. Under New Jersey law, the following types of discrimination in the workplace are prohibited:

• Affectional or Sexual Orientation Discrimination
• Age Discrimination
• AIDS or HIV Status Discrimination
• Atypical Hereditary Cellular or Blood trait, or Genetic Information Discrimination
• Breastfeeding / Pumping in the Workplace Discrimination
• Chronic Illness Discrimination
• Disability Discrimination, including Mental, Physical, or Perceived Disability
• Domestic Partnership or Civil Union Status Discrimination
• Gender Discrimination
• Gender Identity Discrimination or Gender Expression Discrimination
• Hairstyle Discrimination
• Liability for Military Service Discrimination
• LGBTQ Discrimination
• Marital Status Discrimination
• Medical Marijuana Discrimination
• National Origin Discrimination or Ancestry Discrimination
• Pregnancy Discrimination
• Race Discrimination, including Color Discrimination
• Religious Discrimination
• Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
• Transgender Discrimination

New Jersey Senate lawmakers recently passed a bill to augment the robust framework of the NJLAD and prohibit discrimination based on height and weight. Although the Bill has not yet been introduced in the State Assembly, which needs to occur before the legislation can be approved, it is a step in the right direction for anti-discrimination law.

Employment discrimination is a serious problem that can damage morale, diminish the dignity and livelihood of employees, and result in costly lawsuits. Our employment discrimination attorneys in Red Bank, Marlton, Newark, New York, and Philadelphia can take action. We will provide you with a clear and candid evaluation of any potential employment discrimination claims, as well as all legal options and recourse available to you. Contact us today.