Legally Reviewed by Jae E. Lee on July 30, 2026
The Equal Pay Act of 1963 and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination on the basis of a person’s sex. Yet nearly 50 years later, many women still face harassment, unequal treatment, lesser compensation and barriers to advancement.
If you have been subjected to sex discrimination, you will need skilled and knowledgeable representation to assert your rights and hold the employer accountable. Experienced employment law attorney Jae E. Lee and her team have handled gender discrimination cases across Bergen County.
Contact us today online or by telephone at 201-346-3800 to speak with an experienced Bergen County gender discrimination lawyer.
Time-Sensitive — New Jersey Law Limits Your Window to File
Administrative Deadlines Can Be as Short as 180 Days
Jae Lee Law brings nearly 30 years of experience and millions in recoveries for injured and wronged clients, and we are proactive, not just responsive, in fighting for your case.
Gender Discrimination in Employment
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act specifically prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in hiring, job duties, discipline, promotion and other aspects of employment. The Equal Pay Act requires that women be paid the same as men for the same or comparable jobs. The highest courts have also held that sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination under Title VII.
Jae Lee Law has brought successful lawsuits against New Jersey employers for all forms of gender discrimination. Sex discrimination is personally demeaning and economically harmful, and we will pursue your compensation for back pay, front pay, emotional distress and other applicable damages. We represent individuals and groups of female employees whose rights were violated, including cases involving:
Refusal to Hire
Refusing to hire women for “male” jobs
Glass Ceiling Claims
Failure to promote women
Unequal Pay and Perks
Pay and job perks below what male peers receive
Unwanted Sexual Advances
Sexual advances or unwanted touching
Hostile Work Environment
Other behavior constituting a hostile work environment
Deadline to File a Gender Discrimination Claim in New Jersey
Filing Deadlines
2 Years in Court, or 180 Days for an Administrative Complaint
Under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, you generally have two years to file a lawsuit in New Jersey Superior Court. If you choose instead to file an administrative complaint with the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights, that deadline is only 180 days from the discriminatory act, and a federal charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission generally must be filed within 300 days. These deadlines run independently, and missing one can permanently affect your ability to pursue that avenue of relief.
You should contact our office promptly so we can evaluate which filing deadlines apply to your case.
