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Introduced
09/23/2024
09/23/2024
In Committee
09/23/2024
09/23/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires a public or private employer to establish a workplace policy that provides an employee the right to disconnect from communications from the employer during nonworking hours. The bill defines the right to disconnect to mean that, except for an emergency or for scheduling, as defined, an employee has the right to ignore communications from the employer during nonworking hours. Further, the bill requires nonworking hours to be established by written agreement between an employer and employee. An employee may file a complaint of a pattern of violation with the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development. A pattern of violation is punishable by a fine of not less than $100.
AI Summary
This bill requires public and private employers to establish a workplace policy that provides employees the right to disconnect from work communications during non-working hours. The policy must define non-working hours through written agreement between the employer and employee. Employers can only contact employees during non-working hours in emergencies or for scheduling changes. Employees can file complaints with the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development for a pattern of policy violations, which can result in a fine of at least $100. The bill does not apply to employees covered by a valid collective bargaining agreement.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee (on 09/23/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4852 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5000/4852_I1.HTM |
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