New Jersey has joined 12 other states in enacting a law that prohibits employers from requiring or requesting access to employees’ and applicants’ personal social media accounts. While New Jersey employers may continue to access and use any information about current employees and job hopefuls in the public domain, New Jersey Assembly Bill No. 2878 (“A2878”) prohibits employers from forcing their workers or job applicants to disclose personal information (such as usernames, passwords or other login information) for accessing accounts or services provided by websites such as Facebook and Twitter. The new law also forbids employers from retaliating against employees who refuse to provide login information to their social media accounts or who assist in the investigation or reporting of alleged violations of A2878. Signed by Governor Chris Christie on August 29, 2013, the new law becomes effective on December 1, 2013.
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