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NJ A2377

NJ A2377
Requires employers to provide paid leave to employees to vote in certain circumstances.


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Introduced
02/07/2022
In Committee
02/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires an employer to provide two hours of paid leave annually to each employee working for the employer in the State for the purpose of voting at a general election in the State. Specifically, an employer is required to offer paid time off, which is fully paid, and may be used at the beginning or the end of an employee's work shift on the day of a general election in the State. Under the bill, an employee is required to notify an employer of the necessity for leave to vote two business days in advance of a general election in the State, and an employer is required to provide notice to employees of the employees' rights and obligations under this bill at least ten days prior to a general election in the State. The bill does not apply to: (1) an employee performing service in the construction industry that is under contract pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement; (2) a per diem health care employee; or (3) a public employee who is provided with leave for voting with full pay or a paid holiday on the day of a general election in the State pursuant to any other law, rule, or regulation of this State.

AI Summary

This bill requires employers to provide two hours of paid leave annually to each employee in the state for the purpose of voting in a general election. Employers can offer this paid time off at the beginning or end of the employee's work shift on election day, and employees must provide two business days' notice to use the leave. The bill does not apply to certain employees, such as those in the construction industry with a collective bargaining agreement, per diem healthcare workers, or public employees who already receive paid leave or a paid holiday for voting. Violations of this law will be treated as violations of the New Jersey State Wage and Hour Law, with applicable remedies, penalties, and other measures.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee (on 02/07/2022)

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