Clarifies that sexual harassment and sexual assault constitute unlawful discrimination on the basis of sex.
New Jersey S2692 amends the "Law Against Discrimination" to explicitly include sexual harassment and sexual assault as forms of unlawful discrimination on the basis of sex. This bill aligns with existing legal precedents and aims to provide clarity for the public, legal practitioners, and the judiciary. It ensures that the "Law Against Discrimination" serves as a comprehensive civil rights law by codifying relevant court decisions. The amendment takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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