Expands prohibitions on employers concerning requirements for employees to attend, participate, or receive information related to political or religious matters.
This bill expands New Jersey's existing law to prohibit employers from requiring employees to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious, political, or labor organization matters. It protects workers who decline such participation from being punished, disciplined, or threatened. Exceptions include job-related communications, casual workplace conversations, and requirements limited to managerial staff. Violations can be challenged in court, with remedies like reinstatement, back pay, or fines up to $5,000 per violation.
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in committee
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Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced May 2, 2024
Last action May 2, 2024
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May 2, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Herb Conaway
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