File a Civil Rights Complaint
Learn how to file or respond to a complaint of discrimination, and how to register your organization to receive complaints, through the NJ Bias Investigation Access System (NJBIAS).
Celebrating 76 Years
In 1945, New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination became the first state-level civil rights statute in the country. The Division on Civil Rights is charged with enforcing this law, and with preventing and eliminating discrimination in the state of New Jersey.
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Virtual Program
Attendees should gain the following from this virtual discussion:
- An understanding on the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination protections in employment based on the protected characteristics national origin, nationality, and ancestry.
- The program will provide the audience with a greater understanding of steps that they can take when an act of discrimination or harassment occurs and explain the resources that are available to immigrants and refugees in New Jersey.
- A deeper understanding of the most common employment barriers immigrant and refugees face, the resources (and\or lack thereof) to address and overcome such barriers.
- Understanding the difference between Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Divisions’ Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER), and New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) protections.
To register: bit.ly/EEOCandDCRVirtualProgram
#StopAAPIHate
The session will provide the audience with a greater understanding of steps that they can take when an act of discrimination or harassment occurs. It will cover how to report a civil rights incident, and explain the resources that are available to the AAPI community. The program will focus specifically on discrimination and harassment that the AAPI community has faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Q&A will follow the discussion.
We welcome New Jersey community members to join us as parents, educators, mental health professionals, subject matter experts and youth learn, share and listen.
To register, bit.ly/StoppingAsianHateKYCRW
2nd Annual YBTF Student Competition
Inspire others to stand up to discrimination by submitting original artwork or video by December 15th.
To learn more about our 2nd Annual Youth Bias Task Force Student Competition, click here.
Required Posters
On August 1, 2022, DCR adopted new and amended regulations to increase the visibility and effectiveness of posters that the State requires employers, housing providers, and places of public accommodation to display to inform people of their rights under New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and Family Leave Act (FLA). All covered businesses, employers, and housing providers are required by law to display the applicable posters.
If you have prior versions of these posters displayed, please remove them and replace them with the updated posters, which can be found here. Click here to read the regulations and here to read the press release.
The New Jersey Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic Task Force on Racial and Health Disparities is hosting a series of in-person public hearings across the state.
The Task Force wants to hear from you! Join us to share your personal stories, thoughts, and experiences regarding the difficulties and challenges you or your community have faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Tuesday, December 6, 4:30pm-8:00pm
Watch live, submit comments and more, visit https://linktr.ee/njcovid
DCR Reaches Landmark Settlement in Mortgage Redlining Case
On July 27th, DCR reached a landmark settlement with Trident Mortgage Company LP and Fox & Roach LP over allegations of race-based ‘redlining’ in lending practices in the Camden area. To read the press release, click here. To file a complaint related to mortgage discrimination, click here.
Multiple Dwelling Reporting Rule
Click here to learn more about the Multiple Dwelling Reporting Rule or to file your report.
DCR News, Events & Updates
File a Complaint
Learn more about how to file a civil rights complaint with DCR.
Civil Rights Trainings
See training topics and registration links here.
Fair Chance in Housing Act
Beginning January 1, 2022 DCR now enforces the Fair Chance in Housing Act. Click here to learn more about the law.
Bias Incident Report, 2020
Read the complete Bias Incident Report, 2020 here
DCR 75th Anniversary
DCR invites all community members to join us for the virtual #StopTheHate Series.
FCHA Webinar
In case you missed the Fair Chance in Housing Act virtual event:
AAPI Webinar
In case you missed the AAPI webinar, you can
White Supremacy, Domestic Threats, & Youth Extremism Listening Session
In case you missed the listening sessions on White Supremacy, Domestic Threats, & Youth Extremism.
Immigrants and Refugees
We stand with immigrant and refugee communities. Our division enforces the Law Against Discrimination to protect all NJ residents regardless of immigration status. Learn more here.
Regulations
Learn more about DCR’s proposed changes and finalized changes to regulations.
NJBIAS
Learn how to file or respond to a complaint of discrimination, and how to register your organization to receive complaints, through the NJ Bias Investigation Access System (NJBIAS).
Recent Events & Webinars
In case you missed one of our recent webinars.
View them here!
About DCR
Learn more about the NJ Division on Civil Rights, including what we do and how we can help.
Know the Law
Learn more about your rights under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination and New Jersey Family Leave Act.
COVID-19 Resources
Learn more about your rights and protections against discrimination and bias-based harassment related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resources
View our library of resources including fact sheets, reports, model policies, and more.
Recent DCR News
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For Immediate Release: September 9, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin,...
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