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NJ S2919
NJ S2919Requires employer to provide certain accommodations to employee who is breast feeding.
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Introduced
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
In Committee
05/06/2024
05/06/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 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.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 05/06/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2919 |
| Analysis - Statement SLA 5/6/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3000/2919_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3000/2919_I1.HTM |
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