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NJ A785
NJ A785Prohibits local units of government from adopting increased minimum wage and mandatory paid sick leave for private employers.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would prohibit a local unit from adopting an ordinance, resolution, or rule or regulation, or taking any other action, setting forth the terms and conditions of employment offered by any private employer, including, but not limited to, imposing sick leave or minimum wage requirements. Under the bill, any ordinance, resolution, rule, or regulation, or other action taken setting forth the terms and conditions of employment offered by private employers would be against public policy and would be null and void. The bill defines "local unit" as a political subdivision of the State that is a municipality or county, or any agency or instrumentality of a municipality or county, but not a school district or regional school district. The bill would also remove all provisions of section 5 of P.L.1966, c.113 (C.34:11-56a4) regarding what actions a political subdivision may or may not take with respect to terms and conditions of employees of private sector employers who are vendors, contractors, and subcontractors of a political subdivision.
AI Summary
This bill would prohibit local units of government, such as municipalities and counties, from adopting any ordinances, resolutions, or rules that set terms and conditions of employment for private employers, including minimum wage and sick leave requirements. Any such local actions would be considered against public policy and null and void. The bill also removes provisions that previously allowed political subdivisions to adopt higher standards for wages and working conditions for vendors, contractors, and subcontractors. This would establish uniform statewide policies on these employment matters, rather than allowing a patchwork of local policies.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A785 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A1000/785_I1.HTM |
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