N.J. Stat. § 5:12-135

Current through L. 2024, c. 87.
Section 5:12-135 - Equal employment opportunity; enforcement by the division

The division, in addition to and without limitation of other powers which it may have by law, shall have the following powers:

a. To investigate and determine the percentage of population of minority groups in the State or in areas thereof from which the work force for the licensee is or may be drawn;
b. To establish and promulgate such percentages as guidelines in determining the adequacy of affirmative-action programs submitted for approval pursuant to the provisions of section 134 of this act;
c. To impose such sanctions as may be necessary to accomplish the objectives of section 134;
d. To refer to the Attorney General or his designee circumstances which may constitute violation of the "Law Against Discrimination," P.L. 1945, c.169 (C.10:5-1 et seq.);
e. To enforce in a court of law the provisions of section 134 or to join in or assist any enforcement proceeding initiated by any aggrieved person; and
f. To require the designation by a licensee of an equal employment officer to enforce the provisions of section 134 and this section and the regulations promulgated hereunder.

N.J.S. § 5:12-135

Amended by L. 2011, c. 19,s. 91, eff. 2/1/2011.
L.1977, c.110, s.135, eff. June 2, 1977.