# N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-10: Construction of act

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6B_S6B-10

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-10
- **Heading:** Construction of act
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 6B / Section 6B-10

## Text

6. a. Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent an employer from complying with the requirements of State or federal statutes, rules or regulations, case law or rules of self-regulatory organizations. b. Nothing in this act shall prevent an employer from implementing and enforcing a policy pertaining to the use of an employer issued electronic communications device or any accounts or services provided by the employer or that the employee uses for business purposes. c. Nothing in this act shall prevent an employer from conducting an investigation: (1) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulatory requirements or prohibitions against work-related employee misconduct based on the receipt of specific information about activity on a personal account by an employee; or (2) of an employee's actions based on the receipt of specific information about the unauthorized transfer of an employer's proprietary information, confidential information or financial data to a personal account by an employee. d. Nothing in this act shall prevent an employer from viewing, accessing, or utilizing information about a current or prospective employee that can be obtained in the public domain. L.2013, c.155, s.6.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-1 Smoking, use of tobacco products shall not affect employment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6B_S6B-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-2 Law, workplace policies not affected](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6B_S6B-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-3 Aggrieved person may institute civil action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6B_S6B-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-4 Penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6B_S6B-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-5 Definitions relative to disclosure of personal information for certain electronic communications devices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6B_S6B-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-6 Prohibited actions by employers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6B_S6B-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-7 Waiver, limitation of protection prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6B_S6B-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-8 Retaliation, discrimination prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6B_S6B-8.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-9 Violations, penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6B_S6B-9.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-10 Construction of act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6B_S6B-10.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-11 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6B_S6B-11.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-12 Findings, declarations relative to certain employment rights of persons with criminal records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6B_S6B-12.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-13 Definitions relative to certain employment rights of persons with criminal records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6B_S6B-13.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-14 Prohibited actions by employer during initial employment application process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6B_S6B-14.md)

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