The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) offers several types of protection.
Primarily, it serves to protect individuals based on any of the above-stated protected characteristics, like race, gender, and age.
The law applies to employment and housing, along with areas of public accommodation, like businesses and places generally open to the public.
Along with protecting against discrimination, LAD serves to protect individuals against any type of harassment, including sexual harassment.
When it comes to discrimination and harassment, retaliation is a significant concern. Under this law, retaliating against an individual for complaining about discrimination or harassment is illegal.
For example, if you file a complaint about discrimination you are experiencing in the workplace, it is unlawful for your employer to retaliate against you in any way, including terminating your employment, demoting you, or cutting your pay.