Edgewater, NJ offers strong legal protections for individuals facing discrimination based on sexual orientation, under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD). This law also includes protections for gender identity and gender expression.
Employees in Edgewater are safeguarded from discrimination due to sexual orientation, including heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, transgender identity, and gender expression. Discriminatory actions such as refusal to hire, firing, harassment, unequal pay, or unfair treatment in job conditions based on these traits are prohibited.
The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) enforces these protections, ensuring employers cannot engage in any of these discriminatory practices. The LAD also extends protections against discrimination based on “perceived” sexual orientation. For example, a New Jersey case involved a police officer denied a promotion due to a supervisor’s mistaken perception of his sexual orientation, which led to a significant lawsuit settlement.
If you’ve experienced discrimination in Edgewater, you have options for legal recourse through the DCR within 180 days of the discriminatory act, or in Superior Court within two years.
For expert legal assistance in Edgewater, contact the experienced attorneys at Castronovo & McKinney. We specialize in sexual orientation discrimination cases and are committed to defending your rights.