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NJ A3327

NJ A3327
Prohibits employers from inquiring about gender of job applicants under certain circumstances.


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Introduced
03/07/2022
In Committee
03/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibits employers from inquiring about gender of job applicants under certain circumstances.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits employers in New Jersey from inquiring about the gender of job applicants during the initial employment application process, except in cases where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification. Employers are also prohibited from considering an applicant's gender when making employment decisions or taking adverse actions against the applicant. The bill outlines definitions for key terms like "applicant for employment," "employer," and "gender." It also establishes civil penalties for employers who violate the law, ranging from $1,000 for the first violation to $10,000 for subsequent violations.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee (on 03/07/2022)

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