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NJ A740
NJ A740Prohibits local units of government from adopting increased minimum wage and mandatory paid sick leave for private employers.
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Introduced
01/09/2018
01/09/2018
In Committee
01/09/2018
01/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would prohibit a local unit from adopting an ordinance, resolution, or rule or regulation, or taking any other action, setting forth the terms and conditions of employment offered by any private employer, including, but not limited to, imposing sick leave or minimum wage requirements. Under the bill, any ordinance, resolution, rule, or regulation, or other action taken setting forth the terms and conditions of employment offered by private employers would be against public policy and would be null and void. The bill defines "local unit" as a political subdivision of the State that is a municipality or county, or any agency or instrumentality of a municipality or county, but not a school district or regional school district. The bill would also remove all provisions of section 5 of P.L.1966, c.113 (C.34:11-56a4) regarding what actions a political subdivision may or may not take with respect to terms and conditions of employees of private sector employers who are vendors, contractors, and subcontractors of a political subdivision.
AI Summary
This bill would prohibit local units of government (municipalities and counties) from adopting any ordinances, resolutions, rules, or regulations that set the terms and conditions of employment, including sick leave or minimum wage requirements, for private employers. The bill defines "local unit" to exclude school districts and regional school districts. It also removes provisions from existing law that allowed political subdivisions to set higher wage rates or overtime compensation standards for their vendors, contractors, and subcontractors. The bill aims to establish uniform statewide policies regarding the regulation of employment conditions, rather than allowing a patchwork of local policies.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee (on 01/09/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A1000/740_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A1000/740_I1.PDF |
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