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Can I collect gender information from participants in New Jersey? What are the requirements?

Based on the documents provided, organizations in New Jersey can collect gender information from participants. However, they must comply with certain regulations when collecting personal information.

Waiver of Liability for Disclosure of Information [2.1]

Applicants, licensees, registrants, and persons required to be qualified must waive liability as to the State of New Jersey and its instrumentalities and agents for any damages resulting from any disclosure or publication of any material or information acquired during the license consideration process or during any inquiries, investigations, or hearings.

Notification of Gender Inequity or Bias in Pay [3.1]

Employers in New Jersey with 50 or more employees are required to post notification in a place or places accessible to all employees in each of the employer’s workplaces, detailing the right to be free of gender inequity or bias in pay, compensation, benefits, or other terms and conditions of employment under the “Law Against Discrimination,” P.L. 1945, c. 169 ( 10:5-1 et seq.), P.L. 1952, c. 9 ( 34:11-56.1 et seq.), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Pub. L. 88-352 ( 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e et seq.), and the Equal Pay Act of 1963, Pub. L. 88-38 ( 29 U.S.C. § 206 (d) ), which prohibit wage or compensation discrimination based on gender. Employers must also provide each employee with a written copy of the notification not later than February 5, 2014, or if the employee is hired after January 6, 2014, at the time of the employee’s hiring; annually, on or before December 31 of each year; and at any time, upon the first request of the employee.

DNA Sample Collection [6.1]

Buccal swab DNA samples can be collected by individuals trained under the protocols established by the Division of Criminal Justice, utilizing the collection protocol prescribed in the “Instructions for State of New Jersey DNA Databank Offender DNA Collection Kit,” version 11/5/14. The offender providing a DNA sample shall be positively identified, using photograph identification or other identification, by the agency responsible for collecting the sample prior to taking the biological specimen from such offender.

It is recommended that you consult with a legal professional to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

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