National origin discrimination - New Jersey

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 National Origin. 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.

State

Contact

New Jersey Division on Civil Rights

www.state.nj.us/lps/dcr/employ.html - Office of the Attorney General – Employment Discrimination

Regulations

New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, Title 10

Federal

Contact

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Regulations

29 CFR Part 1606, Guidelines on Discrimination Because of National Origin