New Jersey Division on Civil Rights

09/03/2026

As students return to campus, review our guidance on addressing bias in higher education and fostering an inclusive learning environment for all.

Our new enforcement section also expands our ability to address bias incidents on college campuses:
https://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases23/2023-0223_Addressing-Bias-Incidents-on-Campus.pdf

09/02/2026

Have you ever witnessed discrimination but weren’t sure what to do in the moment? Learn strategies to support targets of bias and harassment at our bystander intervention training on September 8. Register here: https://njoag.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/s5dbqiSzQqe7Z9vhqvuujQ #/registration

08/31/2026

Join us for our training, “Assistance Animals: Navigating the Rights of People with Disabilities,” on September 3. Register here: https://njoag.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/DkHHHx9LT9e9WdvbgQw8Nw #/registration .

08/28/2026

Today’s young people are tomorrow’s leaders. Winners of the No Hate in the Garden State Youth Competition are working to turn the tide against bias and harassment across the state.

https://www.njoag.gov/attorney-general-davenport-and-division-on-civil-rights-celebrate-the-winners-in-anti-bias-youth-competition/

08/27/2026

For many lactating employees caring for a newborn, the NJ Family Leave Act provides job protections when you need to take family leave. Qualifying employees can take up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave to bond with a child or care for a family member. Learn more: https://www.njoag.gov/about/divisions-and-offices/division-on-civil-rights-home/know-the-law/new-jersey-family-leave-act/

08/26/2026

Celebrate Women’s Equality Day by watching our webinar, “Claiming Our Seat at the Table: Women Organizers and Voting Rights.” Learn about the historic milestones and progress made toward gender equity.

Moderator: Kai Durant

08/24/2026

What are microaggressions? And how should we respond if we hear one? Learn more by joining us on 9/1 for our training. Register here:

https://njoag.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/P7fQx_pYTFKfP8o8isTc7w #/registration

08/21/2026

Join us for our training, “Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace and the Law Against Discrimination.” on August 27th. Learn about accommodations for religion, disability, pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Register here: https://ow.ly/LfYL50ZC2u7.

08/19/2026

The NJ Law Against Discrimination protects against discrimination, bias-based harassment, and unequal or unfavorable treatment because of lactation. Your coworkers can’t joke about your lactation or criticize you for taking milk expression breaks. Learn more:https://www.njoag.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Workplace-Accommodations-for-Breastfeeding-and-Lactation.pdf

08/17/2026

In case you missed it, we launched a new section focused on investigating bias incidents in schools. With the new school year approaching, learn more about how we’re working to protect our youth.

As the feds are rolling back civil rights protections, states must step up to protect students.

That’s exactly what we’re doing in NJ.

With the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights, we’re launching a new unit dedicated to protecting students’ civil rights.

https://www.njoag.gov/attorney-general-davenport-and-division-on-civil-rights-announce-new-section-to-safeguard-civil-rights-of-students/