Discrimination At Work
N.J.S.A. 10:5-12 — the Law Against Discrimination, before the Division or a jury
In New Jersey, it is an unlawful employment practice for an employer to refuse to hire, to fire, or to discriminate in pay or terms because of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or breastfeeding, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, military service, or nationality.
The Division, or a jury. A person may file a verified written complaint with the Division on Civil Rights, which tells them of the right to file instead in the Superior Court and have the case heard before a jury.
Sources for this section (2)
- N.J.S.A. 10:5-12 — Law Against Discrimination: unlawful employment practices
- N.J.S.A. 10:5-13 — Law Against Discrimination: complaints and remedies
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed New Jersey attorney.