The "New Jersey Intern Protection Act"; provides legal protections and remedies for persons engaged in internships with employers.
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The New Jersey Intern Protection Act establishes legal protections and remedies for individuals participating in internships. It amends existing statutes to broaden definitions related to discrimination and employment practices, specifically including interns under protections against unlawful employment practices. The act clarifies the meaning of ‘intern’ and strengthens existing anti-discrimination laws to cover a wider range of protected characteristics, including genetic information and affectional/sexual orientation. It also updates titles of existing laws to align with the act’s provisions.
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