Committee

New Jersey General Assembly Labor Committee

Bill Bill Name Progress Referral Date
A119 Allocates $50 million to Department of Labor and Workforce Development from federal government assistance to improve unemployment insurance benefit claims processing capacity. In Committee 01/09/2024
A120 Directs State Auditor to audit Division of Unemployment and Temporary Disability Insurance in DOLWD. In Committee 01/09/2024
A126 Provides family leave for employee to attend certain events of child of employee; establishes tax credits for employer that provide full paid family leave benefits. In Committee 01/09/2024
A134 Establishes Nuclear Energy Apprenticeship, Training, and Employment Resources Pilot Program in DOLWD; appropriates $1 million. In Committee 01/09/2024
A164 "New Jersey Jobs Protection Act"; requires verification of employment. In Committee 01/09/2024
A169 Prohibits payment of temporary disability benefits to incarcerated individuals. In Committee 01/09/2024
A282 Establishes construction workforce recruitment and training program in DOLWD. In Committee 01/09/2024
A340 Provides tax credits to restaurant owners to offset increase in State minimum wage rate. In Committee 01/09/2024
A513 Provides tuition fee waiver for certain apprenticeship courses. In Committee 01/09/2024
A547 Requires public agency receiving State funds to post on website use of State funds for public work contracts with minority, women, and veteran owned businesses. In Committee 01/09/2024
A623 Concerns temporary disability insurance and family leave insurance benefits. In Committee 01/09/2024
A626 Concerns eligibility for unemployment benefits for certain seasonal workers. In Committee 01/09/2024
A629 Concerns eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits for certain seasonal employees. In Committee 01/09/2024
A642 Permits application for PERS accidental disability benefit for injury sustained after January 2003 while employed at State psychiatric institution or correctional facility immediately prior to PERS membership. In Committee 01/09/2024
A662 Concerns occupational safety and health for public employees of certain interstate authorities. In Committee 01/09/2024
A695 Expands wage and hour law good-faith violation defense to DOLWD employee interpretations; establishes procedure for employer to obtain opinion from DOLWD on overtime obligations. In Committee 01/09/2024
A711 Provides dedicated funding for promotion of apprenticeships and apprenticeship programs from Workforce Development Partnership Fund. In Committee 01/09/2024
A712 Extends "whistleblower" protections to employee disclosure of governmental mismanagement, waste and abuse. In Committee 01/09/2024
A728 Directs DOLWD to establish "Entry-Level Driver Training Grant Program." In Committee 01/09/2024
A781 Excludes certain public works contracts related to Hurricane Sandy recovery from prevailing wage requirements. In Committee 01/09/2024
A785 Prohibits local units of government from adopting increased minimum wage and mandatory paid sick leave for private employers. In Committee 01/09/2024
A786 Prohibits local governments from requiring private employers to provide paid sick leave. In Committee 01/09/2024
A807 Permits minors to work until 11 p.m. between Memorial Day and October 1 of each year in certain circumstances. In Committee 01/09/2024
A808 Exempts alarm installers and locksmiths from apprenticeship requirement under "The Public Works Contractor Registration Act." In Committee 01/09/2024
A919 Establishes procedures and standards regarding public service privatization contracts. In Committee 01/09/2024
A993 Concerns payment of leave time to employee in year of employee's retirement. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1064 Prohibits no-poaching agreements in franchise arrangements. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1108 Excludes payments made for unemployment compensation benefits related to layoffs resulting from coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic from calculation of employer contribution for unemployment compensation benefits. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1117 Revises test for employment or independent contractor status under certain State labor laws. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1254 Requires DOLWD to process unemployment claims within two weeks of filing. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1255 Establishes program in DOLWD to address jobs lost due to automation. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1256 Requires DOLWD to track and maintain information on job loss due to automation. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1258 Provides corporation business and gross income tax credit for employment of persons who have experienced job loss due to automation. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1273 Prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens and requires employers to use E-Verify program. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1332 Supports activities of New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1338 Directs State Auditor to audit DOLWD Division of Unemployment Insurance. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1401 Prohibits employers from inquiring about gender of job applicants under certain circumstances. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1429 Exempts certain volunteer first responders from coverage under "unemployment compensation law"; excludes from gross income amounts received for certain volunteer emergency services. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1447 Provides secondary classroom experience credit towards meeting requirements of classroom training portion of registered apprenticeship. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1531 Requires employers whose employees are subject to contracts that are amendable and do not expire to provide earned sick leave. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1586 Concerns unlawful employment practices based on provision of health benefits plans. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1588 Increases certain penalties for violations of wage and hour law. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1609 Establishes protection from adverse employment action for authorized medical cannabis patients. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1617 Requires employers to report certain allegations of sexual assault. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1619 Establishes Grow Your Own Teacher Loan Redemption Program in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority. In Committee 03/04/2024
A1623 The "New Jersey Intern Protection Act"; provides legal protections and remedies for persons engaged in internships with employers. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1641 Increases reporting requirements for the NJ Basic Skills Training Program for Economic Growth. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1719 Excludes certain illegal aliens from workers' compensation and temporary disability benefits. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1732 Prevents intoxicated employees from receiving workers' compensation. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1738 Exempts small businesses from apprenticeship requirement under "The Public Works Contractor Registration Act." In Committee 01/09/2024
A1926 Provides option for individuals to satisfy requirements for licensure as manicurist through apprenticeship. In Committee 02/22/2024
A1934 Reduces statute of limitations from six years to two years in medical fee disputes in workers' compensation matters. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1955 Establishes recruitment and referral program for certain individuals and extends certain provisions of law concerning affirmative action in public works contracts to workers with disabilities. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1963 Requires certain employers to provide paid leave to employees serving in elective office. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1995 Establishes 10 year Menstrual Leave and Remote Work Pilot Program. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2009 Concerns worker leave. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2035 Allows for sharing of family leave benefits between covered individuals under certain circumstances. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2100 Provides workers' compensation benefits for certain public safety workers who developed illness or injury as result of responding to September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2131 Requires certain employers to provide certain employees with notifications concerning federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2145 Provides employment protections for paid first responders diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder under certain conditions. In Committee 01/27/2025
A2203 Requires employers to provide paid leave to employees to vote in certain circumstances. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2263 Establishes Office for Women's Advancement in DOLWD to facilitate full and equal participation of women in workplace; makes an appropriation. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2264 The "New Jobs for New Jersey Act." In Committee 01/09/2024
A2278 Requires employers to adopt domestic violence policies and protocols established by DOLWD. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2297 Revises workers' compensation coverage for certain injuries to volunteer and professional public safety and law enforcement personnel. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2331 Establishes grant program for NJ YouthBuild programs through DOLWD; makes appropriation. Dead 01/09/2024
A2361 Requires calculation of national average time needed to approve applications for initial credential in profession or occupation and use of average time as standard in New Jersey. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2369 "New Jersey Works Act"; concerns businesses and pre-employment training programs; provides tax credit to businesses supporting pre-employment training programs; appropriates $1 million. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2400 Requires DOLWD to take measures to ensure State unemployment offices reopen immediately and remain open during and after public health emergency. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2407 Concerns classification of musicians for purposes of State employment laws. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2409 Creates grant program for NJ YouthBuild programs through DOLWD; makes appropriation. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2443 Concerns unlawful discrimination and harassment. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2445 Creates resume bank for certain persons with disabilities. In Committee 03/14/2024
A2454 Provides transition period of 90 days during which building service employees subject to certain building service transfers must be retained. Dead 01/09/2024
A2463 Requires businesses receiving financial assistance from EDA be prohibited from any gender gap payment practice to their employees. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2517 Prohibits employment of illegal aliens and requires use of E-Verify program in public contracts. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2621 Excludes overtime pay of certain employees from gross income tax. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2624 Prohibits terminal leave compensation for local government employees. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2660 Concerns repayment of unemployment insurance benefits obtained fraudulently. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2746 Requires restaurant employees to receive periodic sexual harassment training. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2763 Concerns prevailing wage payments in residential construction projects. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2769 Establishes program in DOLWD to connect persons with disabilities with job training and employment. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2771 Provides certain volunteer and other workers with maximum compensation benefit for workers' compensation claim regardless of outside employment. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2772 Concerns eligibility for unemployment benefits. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2800 Reduces employer unemployment taxes by adjusting the unemployment compensation fund experience rate column for FY2024. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2826 Require business seeking to perform State contract to disclose certain labor and employment law violations. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2829 Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for businesses that employ formerly incarcerated individuals. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2832 Directs DOLWD to identify, and post on website, employment opportunities with minimal barriers to entry for persons returning to workforce after imprisonment. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2835 Establishes Second Chance Program in charge of providing opportunities through labor organizations for formerly incarcerated individuals. Crossed Over 01/09/2024
A2883 Allows gross income tax deduction for union dues paid to labor organizations. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2887 Establishes 21st Century Injured Workers' Access to Justice Act. Dead 01/09/2024
A2888 Requires payment of minimum wage to minors; requires payment of overtime to minors in certain circumstances; codifies certain exemptions to overtime payment requirements. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2890 Permits temporary appointment of additional members to the Board of Review in the Division of Employment Security. Signed/Enacted/Adopted 01/09/2024
A2897 Requires employers within construction industry to notify employees of certain rights. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2918 Requires State to provide recipients of State tax refunds, unemployment insurance benefits and State employee compensation certain payment options. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2984 Establishes NJ Life Sciences Training and Development Program in DOLWD. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3025 Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation. Crossed Over 01/09/2024
A3054 Requires State employees work in person if job requires face-to-face interaction with public; requires State agency provide alternatives if closure is unpreventable. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3134 Permits reimbursement of COBRA health benefit costs of survivors of certain deceased public safety employees; appropriates $750,000. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3205 Creates "Unemployment Intake Accountability Pilot Program." In Committee 01/09/2024
A3223 Allocates assistance to unemployment compensation fund from federal government and State funds, suspends certain increases in employer taxes, and adjusts wages for purpose of calculation of rate of employer contribution to fund. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3253 Concerns work break periods and warehouse conditions of employment. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3261 Concerns outreach and training for minorities and women in the construction industry. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3277 Establishes "Guaranteed Income Pilot Program" in DOLWD for residents of certain cities. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3304 Concerns repayment of unemployment compensation overpayments. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3307 Prohibits certain employment actions against employees affected by a declared state of emergency. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3334 Requires employer to allow employee suffering from menstrual disorder to work remotely in certain circumstances. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3378 Immunizes employers from civil liability for certain disclosures regarding employees and former employees. In Committee 02/01/2024
A3379 Concerns eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits for crossing guards. In Committee 02/01/2024
A3382 Expands exemption to wage and hour requirements for certain summer camp workers. In Committee 02/01/2024
A3444 Provides that earned sick leave law does not apply to certain workers in concrete industry. In Committee 02/01/2024
A3451 Revises law concerning family leave to extend protection by reducing, over time, employee threshold from 30 employees to five employees in definition of employer. Crossed Over 02/01/2024
A3501 Requires certain salary, compensation and benefit information to be included in certain job postings. In Committee 02/05/2024
A3505 Establishes protected leave under "Family Leave Act" and family temporary disability leave benefits for bereavement for death of child, miscarriage, stillbirth, and certain other circumstances. Crossed Over 02/05/2024
A3521 Establishes occupational heat stress standard and "Occupational Heat-Related Illness and Injury Prevention Program" in DOLWD. In Committee 02/05/2024
A3541 Establishes legislative internship program. Crossed Over 09/19/2024
A3670 Provides certain employment protections for working parents due to school closure during state of emergency and public health emergency. In Committee 02/12/2024
A3675 Directs DOLWD to establish advertising campaign to attract candidates to health care professions; appropriates $1 million. In Committee 02/12/2024
A3775 Creates online job portal for behavioral health care workers and online internship and externship portal for health care students. In Committee 02/22/2024
A3778 Reaffirms continuation of Rutgers Institute of Management and Labor Relations; appropriates $750,000. In Committee 02/22/2024
A3786 Requires Commissioner of DOLWD to conduct study to identify composition of current health care workforce, estimate future gaps, and recommend solutions to address gaps. In Committee 02/22/2024
A3787 Allocates $200 million to Department of Labor and Workforce Development to improve unemployment insurance infrastructure technology. In Committee 02/22/2024
A3816 Concerns bereavement leave for miscarriage and stillbirth. In Committee 02/22/2024
A3854 Regulates use of automated employment decision tools in employment decisions to minimize discrimination in employment. In Committee 05/16/2024
A3882 Requires training of cosmetologists-hairstylists, beauticians, barbers, and hair braiders to include working on textured hair. In Committee 05/13/2024
A3923 Establishes State occupational safety and health standard for toilets at construction sites. In Committee 03/04/2024
A3986 Revises workers' compensation law to increase contingency attorney fee cap in contingency case from 20 percent to 25 percent. In Committee 03/07/2024
A3994 Expands scope of public works subject to prevailing wage requirements; concerns prevailing wage law requirements for public institutions of higher education. In Committee 03/07/2024
A4028 Provides certain resources to county prosecutors for enforcement of law regarding failure to pay wages; makes appropriation. In Committee 03/07/2024
A4029 Requires employer or contractor engaged in work for public body to submit payroll records to DOLWD. In Committee 03/07/2024
A4043 Redirects portion of worker's unemployment compensation trust fund contribution to unemployment compensation administration fund. Signed/Enacted/Adopted 03/07/2024
A4047 Revises unemployment compensation law. Signed/Enacted/Adopted 03/07/2024
A4061 Establishes working hours for certain minors employed as professional athletes. In Committee 03/14/2024
A4081 Establishes penalties for employers who disclose or threaten to disclose employee's immigration status for purpose of concealing violation of State wage, benefit or tax laws. In Committee 03/18/2024
A4108 Requires DOLWD to apply smart labor force data to direct veterans to in-demand fields. In Committee 04/04/2024
A4124 Establishes minimum qualifications for persons employed on public works contract. In Committee 11/14/2024
A4151 Requires transparency concerning compensation with promotional opportunities and in employment listings. In Committee 04/04/2024
A4172 Concerns discrimination based on membership in a labor organization. In Committee 04/11/2024
A4182 Concerns conditions of employment of certain cannabis workers. Crossed Over 03/20/2025
A4194 Prohibits cooperative from receiving public works contract when cooperative-approved vendor fails to pay prevailing wage; concerns cooperative purchasing agreements with other states; and permits contracting units to award certain indefinite contracts. In Committee 05/02/2024
A4237 Requires certain contractors to verify work authorization of newly hired employees. In Committee 05/02/2024
A4261 Reduces taxable wage base applied to certain tax contributions. In Committee 05/02/2024
A4277 Expands prohibitions on employers concerning requirements for employees to attend, participate, or receive information related to political or religious matters. In Committee 05/02/2024
A4283 Provides personal liability for owner, executive officer, or executive director of employer for failure to pay for workers' compensation coverage. In Committee 05/06/2024
A4309 Establishes additional manner of employer compliance to provide earned sick leave for certain employees subject to collective bargaining agreements. In Committee 05/10/2024
A4374 Establishes criminal penalties for certain violations of the "New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act." In Committee 05/16/2024
A4429 Expands prohibitions on employers concerning requirements for employees to attend or listen to communications related to political matters. Signed/Enacted/Adopted 05/20/2024
A4469 Concerns unemployment benefits for certain individuals. In Committee 06/03/2024
A4484 Establishes "New Jersey Paid Prenatal Personal Leave Act." In Committee 06/06/2024
A4486 Establishes State contract goal for socially and economically disadvantaged businesses. In Committee 05/05/2025
A4487 Requires State Contract Managers to monitor work conducted by subcontractors on State contracts. In Committee 09/23/2024
A4501 Directs State Agriculture Development Committee to adopt agricultural management practice for housing resident farm employees on commercial farms, and establishes such housing as eligible for "Right to Farm" protection. In Committee 12/16/2024
A4522 Clarifies criminal history record check requirements for workers conducting construction or public works activities in school buildings; requires school district to update visitor policy. In Committee 06/06/2024
A4540 Requires payment of prevailing wage for projects financed through commercial property assessed clean energy program. In Committee 06/13/2024
A4548 Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for employers of certain persons with disabilities. In Committee 09/23/2024
A4555 Requires DOLWD to provide assistance and education to small businesses in special improvement districts; establishes outreach campaign. In Committee 06/13/2024
A4559 Concerns certain workers' compensation supplemental benefits and funding method. In Committee 06/13/2024
A4573 Requires study of vacant commercial space for small businesses. In Committee 09/23/2024
A4586 Establishes "Minority and Women-Owned Businesses State Contractor Remedies Act." In Committee 09/23/2024
A4618 Requires official inspection facility employees covered by collective bargaining agreement to be offered employment following contract renewal or award of new contract; requires collective bargaining agreement to be binding in certain cases. Crossed Over 06/20/2024
A4620 The "Farm Labor Equality Act." In Committee 06/24/2024
A4621 Requires employer to disclose information concerning leave eligibility in hiring package. In Committee 06/24/2024
A4625 Requires employers to include in job posting whether posting is for existing position and sets additional job posting requirements. In Committee 06/24/2024
A4648 Provides for State agencies to issue advanced payments to certified business enterprises awarded State contracts. In Committee 09/23/2024
A4683 Requires transparency concerning compensation in employment listings and with promotional opportunities. In Committee 09/12/2024
A4719 Requires certain notifications to subcontractors listed on bid for State contract by prime contractor. In Committee 09/23/2024
A4720 Requires Chief Diversity Officer in Department of Treasury and other State officers to conduct certain outreach events, training workshops, and educational programs for minority and women-owned businesses. In Committee 09/23/2024
A4721 Requires Department of Treasury to update New Jersey Disparity Study every five years. In Committee 09/23/2024
A4722 Requires State agencies to make good faith effort to increase awarding of contracts procured without advertisement to minority- and women-owned businesses. In Committee 09/23/2024
A4723 Modifies title and role of Chief Diversity Officer; establishes New Jersey Office of Supplier Development and Business Opportunities. In Committee 09/23/2024
A4724 Establishes sheltered market program for certain business enterprises seeking State contracts. In Committee 09/23/2024
A4725 Requires State agencies to make good faith effort towards certain goals to use certified minority and women-owned businesses as prime contractors and subcontractors. In Committee 09/23/2024
A4744 Requires NJTA, SJTA, EDA, CRDA, PANYNJ, and DRPA to consider minorities and women when hiring or awarding contracts. In Committee 09/23/2024
A4750 Expands certain employer reporting requirements to include entities that employ or contract with individuals for financial compensation, including ride-sharing and delivery technology platforms. Crossed Over 09/19/2024
A4801 Directs DOLWD to establish regional farm wage; provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits to farm employers paying certain farm worker wages. In Committee 09/19/2024
A4808 Revises registered apprenticeship requisites of public works contractors and creates opt-out from participation in registered apprenticeship program for public works projects. In Committee 09/19/2024
A4809 Requires DOLWD to identify and recruit unemployed individuals for employment in healthcare facilities, home care services, and hospice services; makes appropriation. In Committee 09/19/2024
A4822 Strengthens enforcement of child labor law. In Committee 09/19/2024
A4841 Concerns housing discrimination based on source of lawful income. Crossed Over 09/23/2024
A4852 Establishes workplace policies on employees' right to disconnect from work. In Committee 09/23/2024
A4867 Revises calculation of daily benefit rate under temporary disability and family temporary disability leave. In Committee 09/26/2024
A4911 Allows gross income tax deduction for income earned in form of tips. In Committee 10/17/2024
A5006 Excludes tips from gross income tax. In Committee 10/28/2024
A5022 Establishes "Occupational Heat-Related Illness and Injury Prevention Program" and occupational heat stress standard in DOLWD. In Committee 11/14/2024
A5131 Revises law on extended employment programs for persons with disabilities. In Committee 12/16/2024
A5198 Concerns valuation of board and lodging with respect to workers' compensation. In Committee 01/16/2025
A5199 Requires resident and fellow physicians employed by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, who are eligible for coverage in SHBP, to be eligible to enroll and receive health insurance on first day of employment. Signed/Enacted/Adopted 06/19/2025
A5208 "Comprehensive Reimbursement and Duration of Leave Expansion Act"; increases family leave insurance benefits and duration of leave for child bonding. In Committee 01/16/2025
A5361 Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits to employers that hire certain individuals through One-Stop Career Centers. In Committee 02/25/2025
A5433 Increases minimum wage for tipped workers. In Committee 03/10/2025
A5506 Concerns requirements to report separations from employment under employee leasing agreements. In Committee 03/24/2025
A5532 Establishes "Business Growth Protection Act"; revises law concerning temporary help service firms and temporary laborers. In Committee 04/10/2025
A5539 Reduces threshold cost, from $5 million to $3 million, of public works projects which may include project labor agreements. In Committee 04/10/2025
A5547 Extends hours that minor employed by national sports association, league, or team may work under certain circumstances; establishes process in DOLWD to waive evening time limits for minor under certain circumstances. In Committee 04/10/2025
A5588 Revises child labor laws concerning employment of minor in theatrical production. In Committee 05/05/2025
A5589 Provides accidental disability benefits to police who contract COVID-19 under certain circumstances. In Committee 05/05/2025
A5687 Establishes Next New Jersey Manufacturing Program to incentivize in-State manufacturing investments and job creation. Signed/Enacted/Adopted 05/15/2025
A5692 Exempts minor league baseball players from certain State wage laws under certain circumstances. In Committee 05/15/2025
A5708 Prohibits non-compete clauses. In Committee 05/22/2025
A5731 Limits amount of payment that State agency as property owner may withhold from certain contractors on State construction contracts to two percent of amount due. In Committee 05/22/2025
A5792 Provides for workers' compensation coverage of certain counseling services for first responders and provides that certain mental health related communications are confidential. Signed/Enacted/Adopted 06/16/2025
A5830 Provides certain employment protections for certified doulas. In Committee 06/16/2025
A5888 Establishes "New Jersey Private Contractor Registration Act." In Committee 06/26/2025
A5897 Establishes workforce development training program for advanced transmission technology. In Committee 06/27/2025
ACR11 Proposes constitutional amendment to give $250 property tax deduction to law enforcement officers who have sustained permanent disability. In Committee 01/09/2024
ACR35 Recognizes 138th anniversary of Knights of Columbus. In Committee 01/09/2024
ACR105 Reconstitutes the "Joint Committee on Economic Justice and Equal Employment Opportunity." Signed/Enacted/Adopted 01/09/2024
ACR126 Urges President and Congress to enact legislation amending "Civil Rights Act of 1964" to protect worker's right to unionize. In Committee 03/11/2024
AJR69 Designates March 31 of each year as "Cesar Chavez Day." Crossed Over 01/09/2024
AJR71 Urges Congress to pass "National Apprenticeship Act of 2021." In Committee 01/09/2024
AJR126 Designates April 18 of each year as "Worker Safety Day." In Committee 02/12/2024
AJR179 Establishes "Commission on Apprenticeship Program Promotion." In Committee 05/20/2024
AR51 Adopts articles of impeachment concerning Robert Asaro-Angelo, Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee 01/09/2024
AR126 Recognizes and celebrates April 10 as Dolores Huerta's birthday. In Committee 04/11/2024
S2495 Requires training of cosmetologists-hairstylists, beauticians, barbers, and hair braiders to include working on textured hair. Crossed Over 05/20/2024
S2822 Revises workers' compensation law to increase contingency attorney fee cap in contingency case from 20 percent to 25 percent. Signed/Enacted/Adopted 05/13/2024
S3041 Prohibits cooperative from receiving public works contract when cooperative-approved vendor fails to pay prevailing wage; concerns cooperative purchasing agreements with other states; and permits contracting units to award certain indefinite contracts. Passed 12/19/2024
S3353 Directs State Agriculture Development Committee to adopt agricultural management practice for housing resident farm employees on commercial farms, and establishes such housing as eligible for "Right to Farm" protection. Signed/Enacted/Adopted 01/30/2025
S3773 Concerns requirements to report separations from employment under employee leasing agreements. Signed/Enacted/Adopted 02/25/2025
S4028 Limits amount of payment that State agency as property owner may withhold from certain contractors on State construction contracts to two percent of amount due. Crossed Over 07/24/2025