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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 75 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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Learn more about your rights and protections against discrimination and bias-based harassment related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
DCR News, Events & Updates
Anti-Racist Statement
Read DCR’s statement and commitment to anti-racist work.
DCR 75th Anniversary
Community Listening Sessions
DCR is hosting listening sessions on white supremacy, domestic threats, & youth extremism. Register below:
Youth Bias Taskforce Report
Read the complete Report and Recommendations of the NJ Interagency Taskforce to Combat Youth Bias.
MDRR Online Filing
Learn more about how to file your Multiple Dwelling Reporting Rule (MDRR) report. Online filing begins January 10, 2021 for the 2020 reporting year.
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).
Sexual Harassment Report
Preventing and Eliminating Sexual Harassment in New Jersey (Feb. 2020) – Findings and Recommendations from Three Public Hearings
About DCR
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Learn more about your rights under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination and New Jersey Family Leave Act.
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Resources
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Recent DCR News
AG Grewal Joins Coalition Urging U.S. Senate to Pass the Equality Act, Which Would Expand Federal Protections for LGBTQ+ Individuals
For Immediate Release: June 23, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee Moore609-292-4791Citizen Inquiries-609-984-5828Equality Act Letter TRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today...
AG Grewal: Ernst & Young Agrees to Create $500k Scholarship Program, Pay $100k Penalty, Reform Policies Following Civil Rights Investigation into Training Program
Division on Civil Rights Concludes that Training Program Violated Law Prohibiting Employment Discrimination Based on Sex, Gender Identity, and Gender ExpressionFor Immediate Release: June 1, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney...
AG Grewal Announces Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Jackson Township for Using Zoning Powers to Exclude and Discriminate Against Orthodox Jews
For Immediate Release: April 27, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralDivision on Civil Rights For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee Moore609-292-4791Citizen Inquiries-609-984-5828View Complaint TRENTON – Attorney General...
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