N.J. Admin. Code § 13:13-2.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:13-2.1 - Job advertising and solicitation

(a) It is unlawful to print or cause to be printed any advertisement which has the effect of discouraging people with disabilities from applying for a job for which they are qualified, despite a particular disability or which contains the words "able-bodied persons wanted," or their equivalent. An employer may include a statement of the particular physical or mental abilities reasonably necessary for the performance of the essential functions of the job.

(b) The publication by any communications medium of any notice of advertisement relating to employment, or to membership in a labor organization, indicating any preference, limitation, specification, or discrimination based on disability is unlawful unless such notice or advertisement falls within one of the exceptions enumerated by 13:13-2.8.

(c) All employers, labor organizations and employment agencies should conduct job vacancy, membership recruitment and employment referral programs in such a manner as to assure that all persons, including people with disabilities, are given fair and adequate notice of job vacancies, membership opportunities and employment referral opportunities:

1. Employers and labor organizations are encouraged to place notices or advertisements relating to employment, or to membership in a labor organization, in the newspaper having the largest circulation in the relevant labor market, unless the position sought to be filled requires specialized training, education, experience or licensing of a type not commonly found among members of the workforce in the relevant labor market.

2. Employers should encourage their referral sources to seek and refer qualified individuals with disabilities.

3. Employers are encouraged to list all job openings and requests for referrals with institutions, agencies, and organizations of or serving people with disabilities including the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services in the New Jersey Department of Labor.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:13-2.1