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This bill mandates that employers with employees who interact with the public in places of public accommodation or public facilities must provide training on the rights of individuals with disabilities to bring service or guide dogs. This training must adhere to requirements outlined in a pamphlet created by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, which will detail topics related to access rights under New Jersey laws and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), a federal law ensuring equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. Employers can use free training resources from entities like the Division on Civil Rights or the New Jersey State Bar Association, or develop their own training programs. The bill also requires employers to distribute this pamphlet to each employee, who must then sign an acknowledgment form confirming they received and reviewed it, with employers retaining these forms for inspection. The Division on Civil Rights will oversee and enforce these training standards.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1238