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NJ A4686
NJ A4686Requires employer to provide certain accommodations to employee who is breast feeding.
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Introduced
10/29/2018
10/29/2018
In Committee
10/29/2018
10/29/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would clarify protections provided in the "Law Against Discrimination" to working mothers who are breast feeding. Specifically, the bill provides that an employer is required to accommodate a breast feeding employee for as long as the employee desires. Additionally, the bill clarifies that breast feeding employees are entitled to reasonable break time and a modified work schedule for the purpose of milk expression. Further, the bill requires an employer to provide a suitable room or other location with privacy, other than a restroom, for the purpose of milk expression.
AI Summary
This bill would clarify protections provided in the "Law Against Discrimination" to working mothers who are breastfeeding. Specifically, the bill requires an employer to accommodate a breastfeeding employee for as long as the employee desires, including providing reasonable break time and a modified work schedule for the purpose of milk expression. The bill also requires an employer to provide a suitable room or other location with privacy, other than a restroom, for the purpose of milk expression, unless the employer can demonstrate that providing the accommodation would be an undue hardship.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Women and Children Committee (on 10/29/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A5000/4686_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A5000/4686_I1.PDF |
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