N.J. Admin. Code § 13:4-3.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 9, May 6, 2024

Section 13:4-3.2 - Form and content of answers and position statements

(a) The answer to the verified complaint shall fully and completely advise the parties and the Division as to the nature of the respondent's defenses to each claim asserted, and shall admit or deny each allegation set forth in the verified complaint. Denials shall fairly meet the substance of the allegations denied. A respondent who intends, in good faith, to deny only part or a qualification of an allegation shall specify so much of it as true and material and deny only the remainder. The respondent may not generally deny all the allegations but shall make the denials as specific denials of designated allegations.

(b) Allegations in any answer setting forth an affirmative defense shall be taken as denied.

(c) In addition to an answer to the verified complaint, respondents shall provide a position statement that explains, in narrative form, why the respondent believes that no violation of the Law Against Discrimination or Family Leave Act occurred, and a copy of each document and any other physical or electronic evidence necessary to support the facts, allegations, and defenses set forth in the position statement and answer.

(d) Respondents shall promptly notify the Division of any change in contact information, including mailing address, email address, phone number, and contact person, or other material change in the status of the respondent (such as bankruptcy filing or ceasing to operate as an ongoing concern) at all times until the time for an appeal of a final order has expired.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:4-3.2

Amended by 52 N.J.R. 2109(a), effective 12/7/2020