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New Jersey ADA + employment hiring law
New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), N.J.S.A. § 10:5-12. Enforced by New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (NJDCR). Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) is codified at N.J.S.A. § 10:5-12.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes. NJLAD is among the broadest state employment-discrimination statutes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (NJDCR)
Agency website: https://www.njoag.gov/about/divisions-and-offices/division-on-civil-rights-home/
NJDCR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
1+ employee under N.J.A.C. § 13:13-1.1.
Notable feature
NJLAD applies to employers with 1 or more employees and recognizes a broader disability definition than the federal ADA.
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of New Jersey case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for New Jersey-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in New Jersey?
New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), codified at N.J.S.A. § 10:5-12. Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes. NJLAD is among the broadest state employment-discrimination statutes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in New Jersey?
New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (NJDCR). NJDCR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in New Jersey?
1+ employee under N.J.A.C. § 13:13-1.1.
How does New Jersey interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. New Jersey employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. NJDCR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the New Jersey statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: N.J.S.A. § 10:5-12. Agency: New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (NJDCR) at https://www.njoag.gov/about/divisions-and-offices/division-on-civil-rights-home/. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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