Bill > A1452

This bill allows political subdivisions of the State, such as cities or counties, to purchase accumulated unused sick leave from their officers or employees under specific conditions, and it prohibits these subdivisions from using special emergency appropriations to fund such purchases before an employee's layoff or retirement. The purchase price is based on the employee's "pensionable compensation," which is their annual pension base, but the amount paid to the employee cannot exceed 60% of the sick leave's dollar value, and the subdivision can only purchase a maximum of 120 hours per employee per year, ensuring the employee retains at least 800 hours of unused sick leave. This purchase is entirely at the discretion of the political subdivision and cannot be negotiated through collective bargaining agreements.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1452