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NJ S3167
NJ S3167Requires employer to provide certain accommodations to employee who is breast feeding.
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Introduced
11/26/2018
11/26/2018
In Committee
11/26/2018
11/26/2018
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, provide reasonable break time and a modified work schedule for milk expression, and provide a suitable room or other location with privacy, other than a restroom, for the purpose of milk expression. The bill also specifies that the employer cannot penalize the employee for requesting or using these accommodations.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee (on 11/26/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S3500/3167_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S3500/3167_I1.PDF |
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