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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
01/12/2026
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 amends the "Law Against Discrimination" to provide enhanced protections for lactating employees, meaning those who are breastfeeding or expressing milk. It clarifies that employers must accommodate these employees for as long as they desire, offering reasonable break time paid at their regular rate, job restructuring, and modified work schedules for the purpose of milk expression. Additionally, employers are required to provide a private, suitable space other than a restroom for milk expression, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the business. The bill also clarifies that "pregnancy or breastfeeding" encompasses pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, expressing milk for breastfeeding, and related medical conditions.
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 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2919_I1.HTM |
| 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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