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Pregnancy Now Protected Under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination

On January 21, 2014, Governor Chris Christie signed legislation amending the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination to include pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions among employees receiving protection against discrimination. The law is effective immediately. Introduced as bill in September 2013 to combat discrimination against pregnant women and women with…

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NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION

Pregnancy Discrimination In 2011, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) received the largest number of complaints of pregnancy discrimination in its history. Pregnancy discrimination has been increasing since at least 1992. Pregnancy discrimination in New Jersey, New York and nationally continues to be a major problem. It is illegal to…

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