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NJ A3472

NJ A3472
Requires employers to adopt domestic violence policies and protocols established by DOLWD.

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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 all employers in this State to adopt domestic violence policies and protocols established by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Under the bill, the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, in consultation with the Advisory Council on Domestic Violence, is required to develop culturally competent workplace policies and safety protocols concerning workplace responses to domestic violence. The policies and protocols are required to include, but not be limited to: training standards and information for all employees; procedures for employers to respond to employees impacted by domestic violence; strategies for the education of employees on bystander intervention; and information concerning resources for victims of domestic violence. The policies and safety protocols are required to be posted on the website of the department. The bill requires all employers in this State to adopt written domestic violence policies and safety protocols in accordance with the policies and protocols established by the commissioner within one year of the effective date of the bill. The employers are required to disseminate the policies and protocols to employees at least once each year.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that all employers in the state must implement domestic violence policies and safety protocols developed by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD). The Commissioner of DOLWD, in collaboration with the Advisory Council on Domestic Violence, will create these guidelines, ensuring they are culturally sensitive and address how workplaces should respond to domestic violence. These policies will cover essential areas such as employee training on domestic violence, procedures for assisting employees affected by it, educating staff on how to intervene as bystanders, and providing information about resources for victims. The DOLWD will make these policies publicly available on its website. Employers will have one year from the bill's enactment to adopt these written policies and must then share them with all employees at least once a year.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee (on 01/13/2026)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3472
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3472_I1.HTM
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