Prohibits employers from inquiring about gender of job applicants under certain circumstances.

This New Jersey bill prohibits employers with 15+ employees from asking about an applicant's gender during the initial hiring phase (before the first interview). It applies to all job applications and interviews for positions within the state, requiring employers to avoid gender inquiries and not base hiring decisions on gender. Exceptions exist only for roles where gender is a legitimate job requirement (e.g., casting for a gender-specific role in theater). Violations carry fines up to $10,000 per offense, enforceable by the state labor commissioner.