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The Intersection of Workers’ Comp and the Law Against Discrimination in New Jersey

The New Jersey Supreme Court made two important rulings in Richter v. Oakland Board of Education, 246 N.J. 507 (2021). First, the Court decided that an employee doesn't need to prove an adverse employment action as part of a failure-to-accommodate claim under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD). This decision was based on previous case law, especially in retaliation claims, and was not surprising considering the NJLAD's broad … [Read more...] about The Intersection of Workers’ Comp and the Law Against Discrimination in New Jersey

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