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Employment Claim in New Jersey

In New Jersey, the deadline to file a private employment discrimination claim under the NJLAD is 730 days from the date of the alleged unlawful practice. This limitation period is set by N.J. Stat. Ann. § 10:5-12, which governs unlawful employment practices under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. The 730-day window begins running on the day the discriminatory act occurs, not when the employee discovers the harm. The statute provides specific exceptions that may affect this timeline, and the official source at the link above details those provisions. The worked example below illustrates how the deadline is calculated under this rule. To determine how the 730-day limit applies to a particular situation, the DocketMath calculator can estimate the filing deadline based on the relevant facts.

Governing authority

In New Jersey, the employment claim rule is set by N.J. Stat. Ann. § 10:5-12 (NJLAD unlawful employment practices). The verified packet cites N.J. Stat. Ann. § 10:5-12 (NJLAD unlawful employment practices) (https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu).

New Jersey employment claim: the verified value is 730 days under N.J. Stat. Ann. § 10:5-12 (NJLAD unlawful employment practices). The verified packet cites N.J. Stat. Ann. § 10:5-12 (NJLAD unlawful employment practices) (https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the employment claim calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.