NJ S3302

Expands the definition of "political matters" to include electioneering communications, elections for political office, and employee decisions to join or support political parties, civic, community, fraternal, or labor organizations

Prohibits employers from requiring employees to attend meetings or participate in communications where the employer expresses opinions on religious or political matters, unless the employee voluntarily attends with notice they may refuse without penalty

Creates exemptions for required job duties, legally mandated communications, workplace harassment training, academic institutions, political organizations, government employers discussing policy proposals, and religious organizations communicating their beliefs

Protects employees from discharge, discipline, or retaliation for reporting violations or refusing to participate in prohibited meetings or communications

Allows aggrieved employees to file civil actions in Superior Court within 90 days for injunctive relief, reinstatement, lost wages, attorney's fees, and potential punitive damages up to treble damages or civil fines of $1,000 for first violations and $5,000 for subsequent violations