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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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DCR News, Events & Updates
Anti-Racist Statement
Read DCR’s statement and commitment to anti-racist work.
COVID-19 Resources
Learn more about your rights and protections against discrimination and bias-based harassment related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Youth Bias Task Force Student Competition
Submit a creative hashtag, artwork, or video that will inspire other students and young people to stand up to hate.
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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Recent DCR News
AG Grewal Announces Proposed Rules for Expanded Family Leave Protections
Proposal Reflects Expanded Protections for Leave Related to COVID-19, Among Other ChangesFor Immediate Release: March 5, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralDivision on Civil Rights- Rachel Wainer Apter, DirectorFor Further...
AG Grewal Announces Finding of Probable Cause in Pregnancy Discrimination Case Against National Retailer
For Immediate Release: January 25, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralDivision on Civil Rights- Rachel Wainer Apter, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee Moore609-292-4791Citizen Inquiries-609-984-5828Finding of...
AG Grewal Files Lawsuit Challenging Outgoing Administration’s “Midnight Rule” Weakening Anti-Discrimination Protections for Employees of Federal Contractors
For Immediate Release: January 21, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralDivision of Law- Michelle Miller, DirectorDivision on Civil Rights- Rachel Wainer Apter, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee...
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