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NJ S2029

NJ S2029
Requires DOLWD to undertake study on effects of temporary employment on work force.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to undertake a study on the effects of temporary employment on the work force of the State of New Jersey. The study is to consider the comprehensive effects of temporary employment, and shall include, but not be limited to, the effects of temporary employment on wages, businesses, and workers throughout the State. The bill requires the department, in conducting the study, to: (1) consider federal and State laws relating directly or indirectly to temporary help service firms and employment agencies; (2) consult with relevant persons in the public and private sectors, and with members of the academic community and of relevant branches of the legal profession; (3) examine the experience of temporary workers in this State; and (4) make other investigations as it may deem necessary. The bill requires the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development to report the findings and conclusions of the study to the Legislature within 12 months of the bill's effective date and to include in the report any recommendations for legislation which the commissioner deems appropriate.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) conduct a comprehensive study on the impact of temporary employment on New Jersey's workforce, examining its effects on workers, businesses, wages, and the overall economy. To achieve this, the DOLWD must consider relevant federal and state laws concerning temporary help service firms and employment agencies, consult with various stakeholders including government officials, employers of temporary workers, worker representatives, academics, and legal professionals, and investigate the experiences of temporary workers in the state. The Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development is required to submit a report of the study's findings and any legislative recommendations to the Legislature within 12 months of the bill's effective date.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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