Clarifies that sexual harassment and sexual assault constitute unlawful discrimination on basis of sex.
This bill clarifies that unlawful discrimination under the “Law Against Discrimination” on the basis of or because of a person’s sex includes sexual harassment and sexual assault. Additionally, the bill clarifies that sexual assault is a form of sex discrimination. The codification of these definitions promotes alignment with existing legal precedent and clarity for the public, legal practitioners, and judiciary. This clarification also supports the legislative intent of the LAD to serve as a comprehensive civil rights law.
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