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NJ S4129
NJ S4129Requires unpaid and paid leave for public employees who work for labor organization.
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Introduced
10/24/2019
10/24/2019
In Committee
10/24/2019
10/24/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, the State, or a county or municipality, may grant an unpaid leave of absence to a public employee who is elected or appointed as an officer of a labor organization that represents public employees. Additionally, under current law, the State, or a county or municipality, may grant a paid leave of absence to such an employee, provided the public employer is reimbursed in advance for compensation and benefit costs, including retirement system contributions and health benefit premiums or periodic charges paid during the period of absence, or in accordance with the terms of a collective bargaining agreement. This bill mandates that the State, a county or municipality grant such unpaid or paid leave. This bill would codify an identical provision for school districts.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the State, a county, municipality, or school district grant unpaid or paid leave to public employees who are elected or appointed as officers or representatives of a local, county, or State labor organization that represents public employees. Under current law, such leave is optional for the employer; this bill makes it mandatory. The paid leave provisions require the employer to be reimbursed in advance for the costs of compensation, benefits, and retirement contributions during the period of absence, or in accordance with a collective bargaining agreement. The maximum period for such paid and unpaid leaves would be subject to negotiation between the employer and the union.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 10/24/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=S4129 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S4500/4129_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S4500/4129_I1.PDF |
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