Sexual Orientation & LGBT Discrimination in Folsom, NJ
Discrimination based on sexual orientation is prohibited in New Jersey under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD). This law provides protection not only for sexual orientations but also for transgender identities and gender expressions.
The LAD covers several categories of sexual orientation, including:
- Heterosexuality: Attraction to individuals of the opposite gender
- Homosexuality: Attraction to individuals of the same gender
- Bisexuality: Attraction to individuals of both genders
- Transgender: Individuals whose gender identity or expression differs from the sex assigned at birth
- Gender Identity or Expression: A personal internal sense of being a man or woman, or an external manifestation of gender, such as through attire, voice, or body characteristics
In addition to these categories, New Jersey law prohibits discrimination based on “perceived” sexual orientation. For example, a police officer was recently denied a promotion due to a supervisor’s false perception of his sexual orientation, which resulted in a significant lawsuit settlement.
The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) enforces these protections and ensures employees are not subject to discrimination in the workplace, including actions such as refusal to hire, wrongful termination, harassment, unequal pay, or unfair working conditions. Employers are legally prohibited from taking adverse actions based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Victims of sexual orientation discrimination in Folsom, NJ have legal recourse through the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights, with claims needing to be filed within 180 days of the last discriminatory act. Alternatively, victims can seek redress through the New Jersey Superior Court within two years of the incident.
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