Sabrina Santamaria Publishes Employment Law Article in Women Lawyers in Bergen Spring 2026 Newsletter

Trenk Isabel Siddiqi & Shahdanian attorney Sabrina Santamaria has published an article in the Women Lawyers in Bergen Spring 2026 Newsletter. Co-authored with Ellen O’Connell, the article “Navigating Employee Political Participation Rights: The Implications of New Jersey Bill No. A4429,” addresses this question: Can employers require employees to attend meetings or participate in workplace communications involving political or labor-related issues?

The article examines New Jersey’s newly enacted “Captive Audience” legislation, including expanded employee protections, restrictions on mandatory political participation in the workplace, employer exemptions, and the potential implications under federal labor law. As workplace communication policies continue to evolve, the article provides important guidance for employers, HR professionals, and practitioners navigating compliance under New Jersey employment law. Read full article here.