N.J. Stat. Ann. § 10:5-1 et seq. § 10:5-12.1
Reinstatement, back pay
Operative Text
5. As an alternative to or in addition to any other sanction provided by any other applicable law, relief for having been required to retire in violation of the provisions of section 11 of P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-12), shall be available to the person aggrieved by that violation through the procedure initiated by filing a complaint with the Attorney General under the provisions of P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-1 et seq.). As an alternative to or in addition to any other sanction provided by section 16 of P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-17) or any other applicable law, relief ordered for or granted to a person in connection with the person being required to retire in violation of the provisions of section 11 of P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-12) shall include reinstatement with back pay and interest. This section shall not apply to a violation regarding an inquiry as to an applicant's salary history pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2019, c.199 (C.10:5-12.12). L.1985, c.73, s.5; amended 2019, c.199, s.3; 2021, c.248, s.3.
N.J.S.A. 10:5-12.1 addresses remedies available when someone has been unlawfully forced into retirement in violation of New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination (N.J.S.A. 10:5-12). Under this provision, a person who was wrongfully compelled to retire may seek relief by filing a complaint with the Attorney General, and any remedy ordered may include reinstatement to their former position along with back pay and interest. This provision does not apply to violations involving improper inquiries about an applicant's salary history under N.J.S.A. 10:5-12.12.
Plain English — not legal advice.
While N.J.S.A. 10:5-12.1 is primarily an employment-law provision rather than a traditional landlord-tenant rule, property owners and managers who employ staff should be aware that forcing an employee to retire based on age can trigger significant remedies under New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination. Compliant operators generally ensure that retirement decisions are not age-driven and that employment policies align with the anti-discrimination requirements referenced in N.J.S.A. 10:5-12.1. Exposure under this section can include reinstatement orders, back pay, and interest, in addition to any other applicable sanctions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.S.A. 10:5-12.1 is primarily an employment-law provision, but tenants who also work for a housing-related employer or property management company should know that being unlawfully forced to retire may entitle them to reinstatement, back pay, and interest. A person aggrieved by such a violation may initiate relief by filing a complaint with the New Jersey Attorney General under the Law Against Discrimination (N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq.). Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid offices can help identify whether this provision or related employment protections apply to a given set of circumstances.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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