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NJ S3580

NJ S3580
Provides certain resources to county prosecutors for enforcement of law regarding failure to pay wages; makes appropriation.


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Introduced
03/22/2021
In Committee
06/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD), for purposes of supporting the enforcement of the provisions of State wage and hour laws, to provide funds and training to each county prosecutor's office for the investigation and prosecution of the abovementioned laws and worker exploitation. The bill requires the county prosecutor of each county to establish and assign an assistant prosecutor to the investigation and prosecution of violations of the State wage and hour laws. The bill makes an appropriation from the General Fund to the DOLWD, not to exceed $2,000,000, for purposes of effectuating the provisions of the bill.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) to provide funds and training to each county prosecutor's office for the investigation and prosecution of violations of state wage and hour laws and worker exploitation. It also requires each county prosecutor to establish and assign an assistant prosecutor to handle these cases. The bill appropriates up to $2 million from the General Fund to the DOLWD to implement these provisions.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 06/10/2021)

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