Understanding Pregnancy Discrimination in New Jersey: Your Rights and What to Do Pregnancy discrimination, unfortunately, remains a persistent issue in workplaces across the United States. However, if you are an employee in New Jersey, you benefit from some of the strongest protections in the nation against such discrimination. The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) offers broad safeguards that often exceed those provided by federal laws like Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA). Understanding your rights under the NJLAD is the first crucial step in protecting yourself and your career. What Constitutes Pregnancy Discrimination Under NJLAD? The NJLAD makes it unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an individual based on their sex, which explicitly includes pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth. This protection extends to all aspects of employment, from hiring to t...