A 2832 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Directs DOLWD to identify, and post on website, employment opportunities with minimal barriers to entry for persons returning to workforce after imprisonment.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) to identify and regularly post on its website job openings with minimal barriers to entry for people returning to work after incarceration. It directly affects formerly incarcerated individuals who face challenges like employment stigma and lack of educational opportunities. The key mechanism is DOLWD’s ongoing duty to list available positions that don’t require extensive experience, high education, or have automatic criminal record disqualifications. The goal is to improve reentry success by connecting these job seekers with accessible employment options.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee
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