Bill > S79

This bill modifies existing laws regarding payments for unused sick and vacation leave for public employees in New Jersey. Primarily, it eliminates payments for unused sick leave earned after the bill's effective date, meaning employees will no longer be compensated for sick days they accrue from that point forward. It also introduces limitations on how much unused vacation leave can be carried over from one year to the next, though specific details on these limits are not fully elaborated in the provided text. Furthermore, the bill mandates the suspension and forfeiture of payments for unused sick leave if an employee is indicted or convicted of a crime related to their public office or employment, respectively, with these provisions applying prospectively to offenses committed after the bill's enactment. Finally, it restricts the use of accumulated sick leave in the year preceding retirement, prohibiting the use of six or more consecutive days without verified medical necessity, and imposing penalties including fines and potential termination for violations, with these changes also impacting the calculation of any supplemental compensation upon retirement.