Residents of Linwood, NJ are protected from workplace discrimination under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD). This law explicitly prohibits employers from discriminating against employees or job applicants based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
What Protections Cover
The LAD ensures that individuals cannot be treated unfairly at work because they are heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, transgender, or because of how they express their gender. Prohibited conduct includes:
- Refusal to hire
- Wrongful termination
- Harassment
- Unequal pay
- Denial of promotions
- Unfair job conditions
These protections also extend to cases of “perceived” sexual orientation. For example, a New Jersey case involved a police officer denied a promotion due to a supervisor’s mistaken belief about his sexual orientation, which resulted in a substantial settlement.
Enforcement and Legal Action
The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) enforces these laws. Victims of workplace discrimination in Linwood may file a complaint with the DCR within 180 days of the discriminatory act or file a lawsuit in Superior Court within two years.
Legal Support
If you’ve experienced workplace discrimination in Linwood, Castronovo & McKinney, LLC can help. Our attorneys focus on employment discrimination cases and are dedicated to protecting employee rights under the LAD.