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This bill, concerning conditions of employment for certain cannabis employees, amends existing New Jersey law to define "cannabis employee" as an employee of a cannabis employer not covered by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), and "cannabis employer" as a licensed cannabis business employing such workers. It establishes new definitions and clarifies the roles of the Division of Private Employment Dispute Settlement and the New Jersey State Board of Mediation in handling labor disputes and representation elections for these cannabis employees, including provisions for majority support petitions, unfair labor practices by both employers and unions, and specific rights for cannabis employees regarding organizing, striking, and collective bargaining. The bill also outlines procedures for representation elections, including the possibility of electronic and remote voting, and establishes penalties for employers who violate these provisions, aiming to ensure fair labor practices within the state's cannabis industry.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3139