NJ S295

Bill

NJ S295

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

Introduced
01/09/2024

In Committee
01/09/2024

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 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 mandates that employers in the state provide their employees with two hours of paid leave annually to vote in a general election, ensuring this time off is fully compensated and can be taken at the beginning or end of a work shift on election day. Employees must give their employer at least two business days' notice if they need this leave, and employers are required to post notices informing employees of their rights and responsibilities at least ten days before the election. This requirement does not apply to certain construction industry employees covered by collective bargaining agreements, per diem healthcare workers, or public employees who already receive paid voting leave or a paid holiday for elections under other state laws. The bill defines an "employee" as someone working for compensation and an "employer" broadly to include various entities, with specific provisions for temporary help service firms. Violations of this act will be treated as violations of the New Jersey State Wage and Hour Law, carrying similar penalties and remedies.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Brian Stack (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee (on 01/09/2024)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S295

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S295
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/295_I1.HTM
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/295_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A2203	Requires employers to provide paid leave to employees to vote in certain circumstances.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee	Same As
A2377	Requires employers to provide paid leave to employees to vote in certain circumstances.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee	Carry Over
S3310	Requires employers to provide paid leave to employees to vote in certain circumstances.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee	Carry Over

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