NJ A4429

Prohibits employers from requiring employees to attend employer-sponsored meetings or participate in communications about the employer's opinions on religious or political matters

Defines "political matters" to include electioneering communications and decisions to join or support political parties, civic organizations, fraternal organizations, or labor organizations

Exempts certain entities from the prohibition, including religious organizations communicating religious beliefs, political committees, lobbying organizations, 501(c)(3)-(6) nonprofits, and government employers discussing legislative or regulatory proposals

Allows employers to hold voluntary meetings on political/religious matters if employees are notified they can refuse to attend without penalty

Employees who report violations or refuse to participate in prohibited meetings are protected from retaliation, and may file civil suits within 90 days seeking injunctive relief, reinstatement, lost wages, attorneys' fees, and punitive damages up to treble damages or civil fines of $1,000-$5,000 per violation