New Jersey Division on Civil Rights-DCR

Don’t miss tomorrow’s webinar: “The Role of the NJ LAD in Protecting the Rights of Individuals on the Autism Spectrum.” Hear from experts about the challenges these individuals face and how the LAD protects them. Register here: ow.ly/Qa5P50YE9zV

Join us on April 7th for our training on AI and Algorithmic Discrimination. Register here: njoag.zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…

Today is World Autism Awareness Day. Join us on April 7th for our webinar, “The Role of the NJ Law Against Discrimination in Protecting the Rights of Individuals on the Autism Spectrum.” Register here: njoag.zoomgov.com/webinar/regist….

Celebrate Fair Housing Month with us at our annual housing summit, “Coming Home: Navigating Housing Post‑Incarceration,” on April 24. Register here: ow.ly/Ottt50YBOqV

Happy #TransDayOfVisibility! Make sure you know your rights. At DCR, we enforce the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD), protecting LGBTQ+ people at work, in housing, and in public spaces. Learn more: ow.ly/2vGF50YAQPw

You deserve to be paid based on merit, not gender. That’s why DCR is committed to eliminating the gender pay gap. This #WomensEqualPayDay, learn about your protections under NJ’s Equal Pay Act, the strongest state equal pay law in the country: bit.ly/49mvbNn.

DCR is here to help. If you have experienced discrimination or bias-based harassment, you can file a complaint online at bias.njcivilrights.gov. For language assistance, contact: LanguageHelp@njcivilrights.gov.

Our Community Relations Unit offers in-person and virtual programs, such as “Know Your Rights” presentations, to educate communities on their rights under NJ’s civil rights laws. Connect with us by emailing communityrelations@njcivilrights.gov

The NJ Law Against Discrimination protects you from retaliation for reporting discrimination or requesting reasonable accommodations. Individuals who file a complaint, as well as those who cooperate or testify in an investigation, are protected from retaliation.

For most Americans, your home is your single most important financial asset. But undervaluation of your home can reduce wealth and harm entire communities, especially communities of color. To learn more, visit bit.ly/DCR-Home-Appra….

This #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re honoring Mary Yamashita Nagao, who courageously advocated for herself and fellow Japanese Americans unjustly detained in WWII internment camps. After the war, she continued her lifelong commitment to justice and community advocacy here in NJ.

The Fair Chance in Housing Act (FCHA) provides critical protections against housing discrimination based on prior criminal history. Join us for an interactive training on the FCHA on March 18. Register here: njoag.zoomgov.com/meeting/regist….

Supporting pregnant workers with workplace accommodations benefits everyone, including employers. Providing accommodations can reduce employee turnover and increase safety and productivity. It is also the law. Learn more here: ow.ly/CMyH50XglRz.

Hate has no home in New Jersey. If you experience or witness bias or hate in New Jersey, speak up. 📞 Call: 1-800-277-BIAS (2427) 🌐 Online portal: bias.njcivilrights.gov More info & resources: NoHateNJ.gov #NoHateNJ

Have you ever witnessed discrimination but weren’t sure how to intervene in the moment? Learn strategies to support targets of bias and harassment at our bystander intervention training on March 17. Register here: ow.ly/hV4350Yrf5M.

Happy International Women’s Day! This year’s theme is #GiveToGain, encouraging all of us to support the fight for gender equity. Here in NJ, we’re committed to combating gender-based discrimination and harassment. njoag.gov/about/division… #IWD2026 #WHM

How do you know when a microaggression occurs, and what are best practices for responding to a microaggression? Learn how to recognize and respond to microaggressions at our upcoming training on March 11. Register here: ow.ly/nSyZ50YpSAA

Happy Holi to all observing the festival of colors across New Jersey! We welcome Spring with a celebration of renewal, hope, and the triumph of good over evil. Wishing you a joyful, bright, and safe day!

The Fair Chance in Housing Act bars housing providers from asking about most kinds of criminal history on a housing application. If you face discrimination, file a complaint with our office: bias.njcivilrights.gov.

Under the NJ Law Against Discrimination, your employer may be required to provide you with a reasonable accommodation for a disability. Learn more about your rights and responsibilities at our “Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace” training on 3/10: njoag.zoomgov.com/meeting/regist…