The Law Against Discrimination (LAD) in New Jersey provides a range of remedies for employees who have been subjected to discrimination or retaliation in the workplace. The remedies available depend on the specific circumstances of the case, but can include: Back pay: This refers to the wages, salary, and benefits that an employee would have […]
Employment Discrimination
How does the LAD protect New Jersey employees from discrimination?
The Law Against Discrimination (LAD) is a New Jersey law that provides strong protections for employees from discrimination based on a variety of characteristics. The LAD applies to all employers in the state, regardless of their size, and prohibits discrimination in hiring, firing, promotions, pay, and other employment-related actions. Under the LAD, it is illegal […]
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey Employment Discrimination Law
Here are some frequently asked questions about employment discrimination law in New Jersey: What types of discrimination are prohibited in New Jersey? In addition to the categories protected by federal law, New Jersey law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression, and also includes protections against discrimination based on marital status, domestic […]
What types of discrimination are prohibited in New Jersey?
New Jersey has comprehensive anti-discrimination laws that protect individuals from discrimination in a variety of contexts. Some of the types of discrimination that are prohibited in New Jersey include: Race discrimination: Discrimination based on an individual’s race or color, including discrimination based on their national origin or ancestry. Gender discrimination: Discrimination based on an individual’s […]
New Jersey Wrongful Termination & Protected Classes
Q: Can there be a wrongful termination lawsuit in New Jersey when a cause of action on the basis of protected class is not present? There is no generic wrongful termination cause of action in the state of New Jersey. The act has to be somehow linked to acts of management which are specifically proscribed […]
