Federal & State Regulations | Gender discrimination - New Jersey

State Info

Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

Employer defined

“Employer” includes all ‘persons’ unless otherwise specifically exempt, and includes the state, any political or civil subdivision, and all public officers, agencies, boards or bodies.

“Person” includes one or more individuals, partnerships, associations, organizations, labor organizations, corporations, legal representatives, trustees, trustees in bankruptcy, receivers, and fiduciaries.

Unlawful employment practices

The unlawful employment practices and exemptions are similar to those under the federal Guidelines on Discrimination Because of Sex. For example, the state law includes exemptions for bona fide occupational qualifications.

Employees may file a complaint with the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights within 180 days of the date of the alleged violation. Alternatively, they may file a complaint in the Law Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey within two years of the alleged violation.

Posting

Effective November 21, 2012, employers with 50 or more employees must post a notice detailing the right to be free of gender inequity or bias in pay, compensation, benefits, or other terms or conditions of employment under the New Jersey “Law Against Discrimination,” Title VII of the federal Civil Rights act, and the federal Equal Pay Act.

Employers must also provide each worker with a written copy of the notice upon hire, on or before December 31 of each year, and upon request.

A2647, signed 9/21/12. (http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2012/Bills/A3000/2647_R2.HTM)