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NJ S1202

NJ S1202
Requires unpaid and paid leave for public employees who work for labor organization.

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Introduced
02/03/2020
In Committee
02/03/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 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, counties, municipalities, and school districts grant unpaid or paid leaves of absence to public employees who are elected or appointed as officers or representatives of a local, county, or State labor organization that represents public employees. The paid leave is granted either by reimbursing the employer in advance for the employee's compensation and benefit costs, or in accordance with the terms of a collective bargaining agreement. The maximum period for such paid and unpaid leaves is 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 02/03/2020)
(1 Companion Bills)

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