S 2758 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires employers within construction industry to notify employees of certain rights.

New Jersey's S 2758 requires construction industry employers to inform workers about their legal rights. Specifically, employers must post clear notices in accessible locations and provide written copies at hiring or upon request. The notices must detail rights to minimum wage, overtime, unemployment benefits, and protections against retaliation, including how to file complaints with the Labor Commissioner. Employers failing to comply face civil penalties of up to $1,500 for a first violation and $5,000 for repeat offenses within five years. The notices must be available in English, Spanish, and other languages required by the Commissioner based on workforce needs.
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Introduced Feb 15, 2024 Last action Feb 15, 2024
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