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NJ A1379
NJ A1379Prohibits certain non-disclosure and non-disparagement provisions in employment contracts.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill bars provisions in employment contracts that waive certain rights or remedies. Specifically, the bill clarifies that the current law on non-disclosure provisions also prohibits certain non-disparagement provisions in employment contracts. The bill also removes a provision of current law that provides that the prohibition on non-disclosure agreements does not apply to the terms of any collective bargaining agreement between an employer and the collective bargaining representative of the employees. In addition, the bill, permits mediation or arbitration clauses to be included in an employment contract that is a result of a collectively bargained agreement for claims related to discrimination, retaliation, or harassment.
AI Summary
This bill strengthens protections for employees by clarifying that provisions in employment contracts that waive rights or remedies related to discrimination, retaliation, or harassment are unenforceable, explicitly including non-disclosure and non-disparagement clauses within this prohibition. It removes an exception that previously allowed these types of waivers in collective bargaining agreements, meaning that even union contracts cannot waive these fundamental rights. However, the bill does allow for mediation or arbitration clauses in employment contracts that result from collective bargaining for claims of discrimination, retaliation, or harassment, provided that these clauses adhere to specific legal requirements.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1379 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1500/1379_I1.HTM |
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