Sexual Orientation LGBT
In Greenwich Township, NJ, individuals are protected against discrimination based on sexual orientation under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD). This legislation also covers transgender identities and gender expressions.
New Jersey law safeguards employees from discrimination due to “sexual or affectional orientation,” which includes various sexual and romantic attractions:
- Heterosexuality: Attraction to a different gender.
- Homosexuality: Attraction to the same gender.
- Bisexuality: Attraction to both genders.
- Transgender identity: Gender identity or expression differing from the sex assigned at birth.
- Gender identity or expression: An internal sense of being male or female, or an outward expression of gender through attire, behavior, or physical characteristics.
The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) enforces these protections. Employers cannot discriminate based on these characteristics, which include refusal to hire, termination, harassment, disparate pay, or unequal treatment.
The LAD also protects against discrimination based on “perceived” sexual orientation. A notable case in New Jersey involved a police officer denied a promotion due to a supervisor’s mistaken perception of his sexual orientation, resulting in a substantial settlement.
Individuals facing sexual orientation discrimination in Greenwich Township, NJ, can seek recourse through the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights within 180 days of the discriminatory act or through the Superior Court within two years.
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