Sexual Orientation & LGBT Discrimination in Weymouth Township, NJ
New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (LAD) protects employees in Weymouth Township, NJ from workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. These protections apply to all stages of employment, including hiring, promotions, pay, discipline, termination, and workplace treatment.
The LAD protects individuals regardless of whether they are:
- Heterosexual – Attracted to the opposite gender
- Homosexual – Attracted to the same gender
- Bisexual – Attracted to more than one gender
- Transgender – Have a gender identity or expression that differs from the sex assigned at birth
- Gender Identity or Expression – How a person identifies or expresses their gender through appearance, behavior, voice, or other characteristics
The law also protects employees from discrimination based on perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. An employer cannot make employment decisions based on assumptions or stereotypes. If an employee is denied a promotion, fired, harassed, or treated differently because an employer incorrectly believes they are part of a protected group, that conduct may violate the LAD.
The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) enforces these protections. Employers cannot legally refuse to hire, terminate, harass, retaliate against, pay employees unequally, or create a hostile work environment because of an individual’s sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Legal Options for Victims in Weymouth Township, NJ
Employees in Weymouth Township who experience sexual orientation or LGBT workplace discrimination have two primary legal options. They may file a complaint with the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights within 180 days of the discriminatory act or file a lawsuit in the New Jersey Superior Court within two years. Choosing the right course of action depends on the facts of the case, available evidence, and the remedies being sought. An employment attorney can evaluate your situation and help determine the most effective legal strategy.
Contact Castronovo & McKinney, LLC
Castronovo & McKinney, LLC represents employees throughout Weymouth Township and across New Jersey in sexual orientation and LGBT workplace discrimination cases. If your employer discriminated against you because of your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or a perceived protected status, you may be entitled to pursue compensation and other legal remedies. Contact Castronovo & McKinney, LLC to discuss your situation and learn about your legal options.
