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NJ A5694

NJ A5694
Requires employers to post information concerning veterans' benefits and services.


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Introduced
11/20/2023
In Committee
11/20/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The bill requires employers to display a poster containing information on veterans' benefits and services. Under the bill, employers with more than 50 full-time or full-time equivalent employees are required to display the poster in a conspicuous place accessible to employees in the workplace. The Department of Labor and Workforce Development shall consult with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to develop the poster. At a minimum, the poster will include: (1) contact and website information for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the department's veterans' program; (2) substance abuse and mental health treatment; (3) educational, workforce, and training resources; (4) tax benefits; (5) New Jersey State veteran drivers' licenses and non-driver identification cards; (6) eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits under State and federal law; (7) legal services; and (8) contact information for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Crisis Line.

AI Summary

This bill requires employers with more than 50 full-time or full-time equivalent employees to display a poster containing information on veterans' benefits and services. The poster, developed by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development in consultation with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, must include contact information for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and its veterans' program, as well as information on substance abuse and mental health treatment, educational and workforce resources, tax benefits, state veteran driver's licenses and identification cards, unemployment insurance eligibility, legal services, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Crisis Line.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 11/20/2023)

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