Division on Civil Rights

File a Civil Rights Complaint

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).

Home Appraisal Discrimination

DCR is committed to combating discrimination in home appraisals. Learn more about our initiative to tackle appraisal bias in New Jersey.

Housing Discrimination Protections

The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) prohibits discrimination in housing based on actual or perceived protected characteristics. The Fair Chance in Housing Act prohibits landlords from rejecting prospective tenants because of their criminal history except in certain limited circumstances.

Our Resources

Division on Civil Rights Fact Sheets offer brief overviews of different areas covered by the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD), the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA), and the Fair Chance in Housing Act (FCHA) in 14 different languages. View our library of resources, including fact sheets, reports, model policies, and more.

How to File a Complaint
Click here to learn more about how to file a complaint with the Division on Civil Rights

Recent DCR News

Attorney General Platkin and Division on Civil Rights Announce Finding of Probable Cause Against Housing Provider for Discriminatory Minimum-Income Requirements

November 1, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has issued a Finding of Probable Cause against a housing provider and a leasing agent for allegedly violating the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) by imposing unduly restrictive minimum-income requirements for an affordable rental unit. The Finding of Probable Cause alleges that the evidence supports a reasonable ground of suspicion that these minimum-income requirements, which result in the exclusion of many households that have an income low enough to qualify for affordable housing, had an unlawful disparate impact based on race and national origin…

Lt. Governor Way, Attorney General Platkin, and OHSP Director Doran Announce Safeguards to Protect the Right to Vote During the 2024 General Election

October 24, 2024

Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, and New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) Director Laurie Doran today announced that the State of New Jersey will be taking a multi-pronged approach to help ensure that the 2024 General Election is fair, transparent, secure, and runs smoothly…

Attorney General Platkin and Division on Civil Rights Release Report on Unlawful Mortgage Redlining Practices by Republic First Bank in New Jersey

October 29, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) today issued a report outlining the findings of a multi-year investigation into allegations of unlawful mortgage redlining and discrimination by Republic First Bank. The investigation – initiated by DCR and the Division of Law (DOL) – found that Republic First Bank, doing business as Republic, engaged in a pattern and practice of redlining Black, Hispanic, and Asian communities in New Jersey in violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD)…

AG Platkin Announces Enforcement Actions in Ten Cases Involving Housing Discrimination Against Recipients of Rental Assistance

October 17, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) has issued findings of probable cause in another ten cases involving alleged violations of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination’s prohibition against housing discrimination based on source of lawful income…

DCR Notices

Required Posters

On August 1, 2022, DCR adopted new and amended regulations to increase the visibility and effectiveness of posters that the State requires employers, housing providers, and places of public accommodation to display to inform people of their rights under New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and Family Leave Act (FLA). All covered businesses, employers, and housing providers are required by law to display the applicable posters.

If you have prior versions of these posters displayed, please remove them and replace them with the updated posters, which can be found here. Click here to read the regulations and here to read the press release.

DCR Events & Updates

The Impact of Bias on Afro-Latino/e/x Communities in New Jersey

The Impact of Bias on Afro-Latino/e/x Communities in New Jersey explores both the intersectional identities that strengthen these communities as well as the impact of bias and discrimination on community members. A panel of thought leaders will share ideas on how to prevent and address unfair treatment and highlight the cultural identities and strengths of Afro-Latino/e/x backgrounds.

This program will help you understand what you can do to support Latino/e/x communities and create a kinder, fairer New Jersey for all.

Join us for an informative conversation on the intersecting identities of Afro-Latinos.

Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | 6:30pm – 8pm

Register Here: bit.ly/AfroLatinoRights