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NJ A3544

NJ A3544
Requires employer to provide certain accommodations to employee who is breast feeding.

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Introduced
02/05/2024
In Committee
02/05/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would clarify protections provided in the "Law Against Discrimination" to working mothers who are breast feeding. Specifically, the bill provides that an employer is required to accommodate a lactating employee for as long as the employee desires. Additionally, the bill clarifies that lactating employees are entitled to reasonable break time paid at the employee's regular rate of compensation, job restructuring, and a modified work schedule for the purpose of milk expression. Further, the bill requires an employer to provide a suitable room or other location with privacy, free from intrusion of other employees or customers of the employer's business, if applicable, other than a restroom, for the purpose of milk expression.

AI Summary

This bill would clarify protections provided in the "Law Against Discrimination" to working mothers who are breastfeeding. Specifically, the bill requires an employer to accommodate a lactating employee for as long as the employee desires, including providing reasonable break time paid at the employee's regular rate of compensation, job restructuring, and a modified work schedule. Additionally, the employer must provide a suitable room or other location with privacy, free from intrusion of other employees or customers, other than a restroom, for the purpose of milk expression.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee (on 02/05/2024)
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3544
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4000/3544_I1.HTM
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