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NJ S3628

NJ S3628
Requires employer to disclose information concerning leave eligibility in hiring package.


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Introduced
09/19/2024
In Committee
09/19/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires an employer to disclose an applicant's eligibility, or lack thereof, to access and utilize family and disability leave and benefits provided for by State and federal law if the applicant becomes an employee of the employer. The disclosure is required to be in writing. As part of the disclosure, the bill requires the employer to notify the applicant if the applicant will not be eligible for any of the leave or benefits and provide the reason for the ineligibility. Additionally, under the employer is required to provide information to access an informational webpage maintained by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development concerning leave and benefits. An employer that does not provide the required disclosures and notifications under the bill will be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $500 for each violation.

AI Summary

This bill requires an employer to disclose in writing an applicant's eligibility or ineligibility to access and utilize family and disability leave and benefits provided by state and federal law, such as the Family Leave Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and temporary disability benefits. The employer must notify the applicant of any ineligibility and the reason for it, as well as provide information on how to access the Department of Labor and Workforce Development's informational webpage on employee leave and benefits. Employers who fail to provide the required disclosures and notifications will be subject to a civil penalty of up to $500 per violation.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee (on 09/19/2024)

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