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NJ S637
NJ S637Prohibits payment to public employees at retirement for certain unused sick leave, provides for forfeiture of payment for unused sick leave for certain criminal convictions, and requires documentation for use of sick leave.
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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits the payment by the State, local governments, and boards of education of supplemental compensation to any current or future public officer or employee for accumulated unused sick leave earned after the bill's effective date. Supplemental compensation for any time earned prior to that date will be payable as under current law. In addition, the bill provides that the payment of supplemental compensation for unused sick leave will be suspended if an officer or employee is indicted for any of the crimes which under current law are grounds for pension forfeiture and that supplemental compensation will be forfeited upon conviction. The bill also requires all public officers and employees to provide medical documentation for absences of six or more consecutive days and imposes penalties for the failure to do so. The bill requires the Attorney General to develop guidelines or establish procedures to ensure that public employers are notified when a public officer or employee is indicted for, or convicted of, any crime or offense that triggers the suspension or forfeiture of payment for supplemental compensation. It also provides that the suspension or forfeiture of payment for supplemental compensation will apply only in the case of crimes or offenses committed after the bill's effective date. The bill will take effect on the first day of the second month following enactment.
AI Summary
This bill:
1. Prohibits the State, local governments, and boards of education from paying supplemental compensation to public employees for accumulated unused sick leave earned after the bill's effective date, except for any unused sick leave already accrued prior to that date.
2. Suspends the payment of supplemental compensation for unused sick leave if a public employee is indicted for certain crimes related to their office or employment, and forfeits that compensation upon conviction.
3. Requires public employees to provide medical documentation for absences of six or more consecutive days, and imposes penalties for failing to do so, including treating the time as unpaid leave and disciplinary fines.
4. Directs the Attorney General to develop procedures to ensure public employers are notified when an employee is indicted or convicted of eligible crimes to effectuate the suspension or forfeiture of supplemental compensation.
5. Specifies that the suspension or forfeiture provisions only apply to crimes or offenses committed after the bill's effective date.
The bill aims to limit public payments for unused sick leave and increase accountability for employee sick leave usage.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/11/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S637 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1000/637_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1000/637_I1.PDF |
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