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NJ A4414
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jay Webber
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AI Summary
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Grants private employers immunity from civil liability when disclosing employee information to prospective employers in good faith, including name, title, compensation, employment dates, reason for separation, job qualifications, attendance records, and workplace accident involvement
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Extends liability protection to disclosures made to federal, state, or industry regulatory authorities when information is requested, required, or included in mandated filings
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Establishes a presumption that employers are acting in good faith when making disclosures, which can only be overcome by clear and convincing evidence of actual malice toward the employee
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Applies only to private employers, excluding state government, political subdivisions, and public boards, commissions, schools, institutions, or authorities
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Defines "employer" broadly to include agents and third-party contractors who manage employee personal data on behalf of the employer
Legislative Description
Immunizes employers from civil liability for certain disclosures regarding employees and former employees.
Labor
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee
2/19/2026