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NJ S152
NJ S152Requires certain employers with State contracts to pay their employees their usual compensation for each day of jury service.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would enhance the current law which provides employment protection for jury service. Currently, N.J.S.2B:20-17 prohibits an employer from penalizing an employee who is called for jury service. This bill would require an employer, who contracts with the State to continue to pay his employee his usual compensation for each day of jury service, less the amount of per diem fee for each day of jury service. The bill defines "State contract" as any purchase, contract or agreement the cost or contract price of which is to be paid, in whole or in part, with or out of State funds. The bill would apply to employers who have a State contract and have at least 50 employees for 20 or more weeks. Under the bill, an employee means a person who is employed for at least 12 months by an employer for not less than 1,000 base hours during the immediately preceding 12-month period prior to jury service.
AI Summary
This bill requires certain employers who have a contract with the State, meaning any purchase, contract, or agreement paid for with State funds, to continue paying their employees their usual wages while serving on jury duty, minus any per diem fee received for that service. This requirement applies to employers who have at least 50 employees for 20 or more weeks and who hold a State contract. An "employee" is defined as someone who has worked for the employer for at least 12 months and for at least 1,000 hours in the preceding year. This bill enhances existing law, which already prohibits employers from penalizing employees for attending jury service.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S152 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/152_I1.HTM |
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