N.J. Stat. § 34:1A-86 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-86
Center for Occupational Employment Information.
Status: in_force

27. There is established in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the Center for Occupational Employment Information, which shall: a. Serve as the entity designated to carry out the State level career information activities prescribed in the Perkins Act. In accordance with that act, the center shall, in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education: (1) Provide support for career guidance and academic counseling programs designed to promote improved career and education decision-making by individuals, especially in areas of career information delivery and use; (2) Make information and planning resources that relate educational preparation to career goals and expectations available, on the Internet to the extent possible, to students, parents, teachers, administrators, counselors, job-seekers, workers and other clients of the workforce investment system, including the consumer report card on the effectiveness of qualified schools and other approved training providers placed on the State Eligible Training Provider List provided pursuant to subsection f. of this section and required to be made available pursuant to section 13 of P.L.2005, c.354 (C.34:15C-10.1), section 4 of P.L.1992, c.48 (C.34:15B-38), section 7 of P.L.1992, c.43 (C.34:15D-7) and section 3 of P.L.1992, c.47 (C.43:21-59); (3) Equip workforce investment system professionals, including teachers, administrators, and counselors, with the knowledge and skills needed to assist clients of the workforce investment system, including students and parents, with career exploration, educational opportunities and education financing; (4) Assist appropriate State entities in tailoring career-related educational resources and training for use by such entities; (5) Improve coordination and communication among administrators and planners of programs included in the State's workforce investment system to ensure non-duplication of efforts and the appropriate use of shared information and data; and (6) Provide ongoing means for clients of the workforce investment system, including students and parents, to provide comments and feedback on products and services and to update resources, as appropriate, to better meet customer requirements. b. Design and implement a comprehensive workforce information system to meet the needs for the planning and operation of all public and private training and job placement programs, which is responsive to the economic demands of the employer community and education and training needs of the State and of Workforce Investment Board areas within the State, as recommended by the commission and designated by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development. In doing so, the center shall insure that the information: (1) Is delivered in a user friendly, timely and easily understood manner; (2) Pays special attention to the particular needs of each Workforce Investment Board and is consistent with the labor market of each Workforce Investment Board; and (3) Is delivered, to the extent possible, on the Internet in a format designed to meet the needs of all user groups. c. Use the occupational employment information system to implement an electronic career information delivery system, which shall provide students, parents, counselors and other career decision makers with accurate, timely and locally relevant information on the careers available in the New Jersey labor market. d. Analyze, not less than once every two years and on a regional basis, the relationship between the projected need for trained individuals in each of the career clusters and each of the career pathways, and the total number of individuals being trained in the skills or skill sets needed to work in each of the clusters and pathways. Based on this relationship, the center shall designate as a labor demand occupation any occupation that is in a cluster or pathway for which the number of individuals needed significantly exceeds, or shall exceed, the number being trained, and may designate as a labor demand occupation an occupation for which the center determines that the number of individuals needed significantly exceeds, or will exceed, the number being trained, even if that is not the case for the entire career cluster or pathway to which the occupation belongs. In cases where a Workforce Investment Board established pursuant to section 18 of P.L.1989, c.293 (C.34:15C-15) submits information to the center that there is or is likely to be, in the region for which the board is responsible, a significant excess of demand over supply of adequately trained workers for an occupation, the center may conduct a survey of the need or anticipated need in that region for trained workers in that occupation and, whether or not it conducts that survey, shall, in conjunction with the board, determine whether to designate the occupation to be a labor demand occupation in that region. The center may utilize survey data obtained by other agencies or from other sources to fulfill its responsibilities under this subsection. e. Assist the commission in preparing the New Jersey Unified Workforce Investment Plan pursuant to section 10 of P.L.1989, c.293 (C.34:15C-7) by providing information requested by the commission. f. Compile information provided to the department by training providers on the State Eligible Training Provider List pursuant to sections 14 and 29 of P.L.2005, c.354 (C.34:15C-10.2 and C.34:1A-88) into a consumer report card on the effectiveness of qualified schools and other approved training providers. The consumer report card shall include, at a minimum, the following information compiled annually: the number of enrollees; the completion rate; placement in employment information, including the names of employers where placements are made ; licensing information; examination results; enrollee demographic information; and information showing the long-term success of former trainees of each provider and school in obtaining permanent employment and increasing earnings over one or more time periods following the completion or other termination of training, including a period of two years following the completion or other termination of training. g. Ensure that the data needed to produce a consumer report card, pursuant to subsection f. of this section, is submitted by the training providers and qualified schools to the department in a timely manner and, for those training providers and qualified schools that do not submit the data in a timely manner, implement and enforce a process to revoke or suspend the entity from the State Eligible Training Provider List, pursuant to section 14 of P.L.2005, c.354 (C.34:15C-10.2). L.2005, c.354, s.27; amended 2013, c.208, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-60 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-60
Subpoenas, fees, contempt
Status: in_force

34:15-60. The director, each deputy director and each of the referees shall have the same power as the Superior Court to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers. The fees for the attendance of witnesses shall be such as are now provided for the attendance of witnesses in other civil cases, and shall be paid by the party arranging for the attendance of such witnesses. The subpoenas shall be authenticated by the seal of the department, and either party to any such proceeding may, without charge, secure subpoenas from the director, a deputy director or any referee. Misconduct on the part of any person attending a hearing, or the failure of any witness, when duly subpoenaed to attend or give testimony shall be punishable by the director, each deputy director and each of the referees, in the same manner as such failure is punishable by the Superior Court in a case therein pending. Amended 1939,c.291; 1953,c.33,s.55; 1991,c.91,s.363.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11-56.102 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-56.102
Project labor agreement; State and local community interests.
Status: in_force

4. A data center construction project designed to have an annual electrical usage of 25 megawatts or greater after construction may include a project labor agreement with the labor organizations with collective bargaining agreements that are or were the basis for a determination of the prevailing wage, where it shall be determined prior to the commencement of the construction that the project advances the State and local community interests on energy, efficiency, quality, safety, timeliness, and a skilled labor force. L.2025, c.335, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11-57 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-57
Definitions.
Status: in_force

34:11-57. As used in this article: "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development or any person or persons in the department designated in writing by him for the purposes of this article. "Community-based organization" means a public, or nonprofit private, organization funded with public or private funds, or both, that provides services to day laborers, migrant laborers, temporary laborers, low wage workers, or any other type of employee. "Department" means the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. "Employee" means any natural person who works for another for hire. "Employer" means any person, partnership, firm or corporation employing another for hire. "Legal services organization" means a public, or nonprofit private, organization funded with public or private funds, or both, that provides counseling or advice related to wage protection laws, preparation of legal documents, or representation of any person before a court or administrative agency. "State employer tax laws" means the workers' compensation law, R.S.34:15-1 et seq., the "unemployment compensation law," R.S.43:21-1 et seq., the "Temporary Disability Benefits Law," P.L.1948, c.110 (C.43:21-25 et al.), P.L.2008, c.17 (C.43:21-39.1 et al.), and the "New Jersey Gross Income Tax Act," N.J.S.54A:1-1 et seq. "State wage and hour laws" means article 1 of chapter 11 of Title 34 of the Revised Statutes and all acts supplementing that article (R.S.34:11-2 et al.), P.L.1966, c.113 and all acts supplementing that act (C.34:11-56a et al.), P.L.2005, c.379 (C.34:11-56.58 et seq.), and article 3 of chapter 11 of Title 34 of the Revised Statutes (R.S.34:11-57 et seq.), but "State wage and hour laws" do not include the "New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act," P.L.1963, c.150 (C.34:11-56.25 et seq.), or "The Public Works Contractor Registration Act," P.L.1999, c.238 (C.34:11-56.48 et seq.). "Wages" means any moneys due an employee from the employer whether payable by the hour, day, week, semimonthly, monthly or yearly and shall include commissions, bonus, piecework compensation and any other benefits arising out of an employment contract. amended 1964, c.92, s.1; 2019, c.212, s.6; 2019, c.374, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 34:13A-30 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-30
Employment with public employee labor organizations, certain; prohibited.
Status: in_force

1. During the period in which an individual, pursuant to section 504 of Pub.L.86-257 (29 U.S.C.s.504), is prohibited from serving: as a consultant or adviser to any labor organization; as an officer, director, trustee, member of any executive board or similar governing body, business agent, manager, organizer, employee or representative in any capacity of any labor organization; as a labor relations consultant or adviser to a person engaged in an industry or activity affecting commerce, or as an officer, director, agent or employee of any group or association of employers dealing with any labor organization, or in a position having specific collective bargaining authority or direct responsibility in the area of labor-management relations in any corporation or association engaged in an industry or activity affecting commerce; in a position which permits the individual to receive a share of the proceeds from providing goods or services to any labor organization, or as an officer, executive or administrative employee of any entity, the activities of which are in whole or substantial part devoted to providing goods or services to any labor organization; or in any capacity involving decision-making authority over, or custody or control of, the moneys, funds, assets or property of a labor organization, the individual shall also be prohibited from serving: (a) As a consultant or adviser to any organization representing public employees; (b) As an officer, director, trustee, member of any governing body, business agent, manager, organizer, employee or representative in any capacity of any organization representing public employees; (c) As a labor relations consultant or adviser to any public employer, or as an officer, director, agent or employee of any group or association of public employers, or in a position in which the individual has collective bargaining authority or responsibility in the area of labor-management relations for a public employer; (d) In a position which permits the individual to receive a share of the proceeds from providing goods or services to any organization representing public employees, or as an officer, executive or administrative employee of any entity the activities of which are in whole or substantial part devoted to providing goods or services to any organization representing public employees; or (e) In any capacity involving decision-making authority over, or custody or control of, the moneys, funds, assets or property of an organization representing public employees. For the purposes of this section, "labor organization" means a labor organization as defined in section 3 of Pub.L.86-257 (29 U.S.C. s.402). L.1999,c.3,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1A-1.20 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-1.20
Information regarding worker misclassification.
Status: in_force

2. Information regarding worker misclassification. The Department of Labor and Workforce Development shall maintain a webpage that contains information regarding: (a) The prohibition against employers misclassifying employees; (b) The standard delineated in paragraph (6) of subsection (i) of R.S.43:21-19 that is applied by the department to determine whether an individual is an employee or an independent contractor; (c) The benefits and legal protections to which an employee is entitled under State wage, benefit and tax laws; (d) The remedies under New Jersey law to which workers affected by misclassification may be entitled; and (e) Information on how a worker or a worker's authorized representative may contact, by telephone, mail and e-mail, a representative of the commissioner to provide information to, or file a complaint with, the representative regarding possible worker misclassification. L.2019, c.375, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15E-1 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15E / Section 15E-1
Short title
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Youth Transitions to Work Partnership Act." L.1993,c.268,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-7.18 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-7.18
Legislative approval of certain transactions
Status: in_force

9. Notice of loans, guarantees, grants or other forms of financing for projects from such funds as may be made available under subsections a. and e. of section 4 of this act shall be submitted to the Legislature at least 30 days prior to the closing of any transaction but the transaction may proceed subsequent to that notice. Loans, guarantees, grants or other forms of financing for projects from such funds as may be made available under subsections b. and c. of section 4 of this act shall be submitted to the Legislature for approval at least 45 days prior to the closing of any transaction. If the Legislature takes no action within that period, the transaction shall be deemed to be approved. L.1992,c.16,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15E-4 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15E / Section 15E-4
Youth Transitions to Work Partnership established; purpose
Status: in_force

4. a. The Youth Transitions to Work Partnership is hereby established in, but not of, the Department of Labor. Notwithstanding any appropriations that are made to the Youth Transitions to Work Partnership from the revenues collected pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1992, c.44 (C.34:15D-13), the Youth Transitions to Work Partnership is separate from the Workforce Development Partnership Program and not subject to the requirements of P.L.1992, c.43 (C.34:15D-1 et al.). b. The purpose of the Youth Transitions to Work Partnership is to facilitate effective transitions by youths to high-skill, high-wage employment in labor demand occupations with long-term career potential and opportunities for occupationally relevant lifelong learning, and thereby motivate youth to greater success in secondary and post-secondary education. To implement that purpose, the partnership shall provide consortia of businesses, business organizations, labor organizations and educational institutions with: (1) Grants pursuant to section 5 of this act for the establishment of new apprenticeship programs in occupations or industries which do not currently have apprenticeship programs in this State; and (2) Grants pursuant to sections 6 and 7 of this act to establish new programs to link education and higher education to either existing apprenticeship programs or new apprenticeship programs established pursuant to section 5 of this act. c. All training, education or other services provided pursuant to this act shall be for careers in occupations which are labor demand occupations and have an average level of pay in the State which exceeds 80% of the average level of pay for all workers in the State or shall be in connection with an apprenticeship program in which the average level of pay upon completion of the program exceeds 80% of the average level of pay for all workers in the State. d. Funds available in connection with the partnership shall not be used for activities which: (1) Induce, encourage or assist: any displacement of currently employed workers by trainees, including partial displacement by means such as reduced hours of currently employed workers; any replacement of laid off workers by trainees; or any relocation of operations resulting in a loss of employment at a previous workplace; (2) Replace, supplant, compete with or duplicate in any way existing approved apprenticeship programs; or (3) Impair existing contracts for services or collective bargaining agreements, except that activities which would be inconsistent with the terms of a collective bargaining agreement may be undertaken with the written concurrence of the collective bargaining unit and employer who are parties to the agreement. e. Any business which has an individual working for it under a program established under a grant provided by the partnership shall be responsible for providing workers' compensation coverage for the individual. L.1993,c.268,s.4; amended 1994,c.73,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 34:8-49 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-49
Posting of bond as surety; suit on bond; revocation of license
Status: in_force

a. Before an employment agency license is issued, the applicant shall post with the director a bond in the amount of $10,000, with a duly authorized surety company as surety, to be approved by the director. b. The bond shall be retained by the chief until 90 days after either the expiration or revocation of the employment agency license, as appropriate. c. The bond shall be payable to the State of New Jersey and upon the condition that the person applying for the license will comply with this act and will pay all damages occasioned to any person by reason of any misrepresentative, deceptive, or misleading act or practice, or any unlawful act or omission of any licensed person, agents, or employees, while acting within the scope of employment, made, committed or omitted in the business conducted under the license, or caused by any violation of this act in carrying on the business for which the license is granted. d. In case of a breach of the condition of any bond, application may be made to the director by the person injured by the breach for leave to sue upon the bond, which shall be granted by the director if it is proven that the condition of the bond has been breached and that the person has been injured. The person obtaining leave to sue shall be furnished with a certified copy of the bond and shall be authorized to institute suit on the bond in the person's name for the recovery of damages sustained by the breach. e. If at any time, in the opinion of the director, the surety on any bond shall become irresponsible, the person holding the license shall, upon notice from the director, give a new bond, subject to the provisions of this section. The failure to give a new bond within 10 days after notice, at the direction of the director, shall operate as revocation of the license, and the license shall be returned to the director. L.1989, c.331, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11-56.98 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-56.98
Severability.
Status: in_force

22. The provisions of this act shall be deemed to be severable and if any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence or other part of this act is declared to be unconstitutional or preempted by federal law, or the applicability thereof to any person or facility is held invalid, the remainder of this act shall not thereby be deemed to be unconstitutional, preempted or invalid. L. 2021, c.336, s.22.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-139 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-139
Appropriation capped by new revenues
Status: in_force

17. There is appropriated to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority from the General Fund such sums as may be necessary to fund the Business Employment Incentive Program established by this act, the amount of which shall not exceed the total amount of revenues received as withholdings, as defined in section 2 of P.L.1996, c.26 (C.34:1B-125) from all businesses receiving grants pursuant to this act, as certified by the Director of the Division of Taxation. L.1996,c.26,s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15F-12 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15F / Section 15F-12
Youth Employment and After School Incentive Pilot Program.
Status: in_force

1. a. There is established in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development a Youth Employment and After School Incentive Pilot Program which shall be administered by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2001, c.446 (C.34:15F-12 et seq.). The program shall provide for employment opportunities for disadvantaged youth with private and nonprofit employers. The purpose of the program shall be to enable disadvantaged youth to acquire job knowledge and skills and an understanding of the linkage between the skills, behaviors, and attitudes necessary to function as an adult in the workplace. As used in P.L.2001, c.446 (C.34:15F-12 et seq.), "disadvantaged youth" means public and nonpublic school students as well as youth who are not students who reside in municipalities where both the rates of unemployment and violent crime significantly exceed the Statewide rates of unemployment and violent crime by percentages which shall be designated by the commissioner. The term shall include youth in these municipalities who are participating in a program of aftercare following their release from juvenile detention or community facilities. b. There is established in, but not of, the Department of Labor and Workforce Development the Disadvantaged Youth Employment Opportunities Council. Notwithstanding the allocation of the council to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the council shall directly report to the Chairperson of the State Employment and Training Commission established by section 5 of P.L.1989, c.293 (C.34:15C-2). The council shall consist of 18 members: the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, the Commissioner of Education, the Executive Director of the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education, the Chief Executive Officer and Secretary of the New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth and Tourism Commission, the Secretary of State and the Executive Director of the Youth Justice Commission, or their designees, who shall serve ex officio and as nonvoting members; and 12 public members appointed by the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the General Assembly. The Governor shall appoint two religious leaders and two representatives of education organizations. The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the Assembly shall each appoint a leader of the business community, a labor leader, a representative of a county vocational-technical school, and a person representing organizations that have expertise serving the needs of disadvantaged youth. The public members shall serve for terms of three years, may be reappointed and may serve until a successor has been appointed. Of the public members first appointed, six shall be appointed for terms of three years, and six shall be appointed for terms of two years. A vacancy in the membership, occurring other than by expiration of a term, shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment, but for the unexpired term only. The members shall serve without compensation, but the council may, within the limits of funds appropriated or otherwise made available to it, reimburse members for actual expenses necessarily incurred in the discharge of their official duties. The council shall organize as soon as its members are appointed and shall select a chairman and vice-chairman from among its members and may select a secretary, who need not be a member of the council. The council shall meet monthly, and at such other times as may be necessary. The council may employ, prescribe the duties and fix and pay the compensation of such persons it may deem necessary to carry out the duties of the council within the limits of available appropriations. It shall be the duty of the council to: (1) Develop a master plan to increase employment opportunities for disadvantaged youth; (2) Enlist the commitment of the State's business leadership to provide employment opportunities for disadvantaged youth; (3) Enlist the support of the State's key unions which operate apprenticeship and similar programs; (4) Develop proposals for innovative efforts to assist economically disadvantaged youth to enroll in and successfully complete employment programs; (5) Involve all sectors of the community, including high level representatives of business, youth-serving agencies, foundations, local school systems, the communications media, and the religious community in an effort to promote and coordinate employment opportunities for disadvantaged youth; and (6) In conjunction with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Commerce, Economic Growth and Tourism Commission, seek to identify and maximize any available federal funding for the purpose of enhancing employment opportunities provided under P.L.2001, c.446 (C.34:15F-12 et seq.). The council shall be entitled to call to its assistance and avail itself of the services of such employees of any State, county or municipal department, board, bureau, commission, or agency as it may require and as may be available to it for these purposes. The Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, in consultation with the State Employment and Training Commission and the council, may promulgate rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of P.L.2001, c.446 (C.34:15F-12 et seq.). L.2001, c.446, s.1; amended 2007, c.189, s.1; 2025, c.35, s.56.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11-2 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-2
Weekly payment of wages by railroad, express, car-loading and car-forwarding companies; agreements to contrary; action by employee
Status: in_force

Every railroad, express, car-loading, and car-forwarding company authorized to do business by the laws of this State shall pay once each week to each employee, the wages earned for the 7-day period ending not more than 14 days prior to such payment. Wages means those earnings derived from basic pro rata rates of pay pursuant to a labor agreement, and shall not include incentives, bonuses, and other similar types of fringe payments. If, at any time of payment, as required by this section, any employee of any such railroad or other company shall be absent from his regular place of labor, and shall not receive his wages through a duly authorized representative, he shall be entitled to such payment at any time thereafter, upon demand upon the proper paymaster at the place where such wages are usually paid and at the place when the next pay is due. It shall not be lawful for any such railroad or other company to enter into or make any agreement with any employee for the payment of the wages of any such employee otherwise than as provided in this section, except to pay such wages at shorter intervals than as herein provided. Every agreement made in violation of this section shall be deemed to be null and void, and shall not be a defense to the action for the penalty provided for in section 34:11-3 of this Title; and each and every employee with whom any agreement in violation of this section shall be made by such railroad or other company shall have his action and right of action against such railroad or other company for the full amount of his wages in any court of competent jurisdiction in this State. Amended by L.1974, c. 172, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11-63 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-63
Appeals, procedure
Status: in_force

34:11-63. From any judgment which may be obtained in the wage collection division, except such as shall be given by confession, either party may, upon filing a notice of appeal with the wage collection division within twenty days after judgment shall be given, appeal to the Superior Court. The appellant shall give a bond in every case, except where the judgment appealed from is partially in his favor and no set-off against his demand has been allowed by the division, or where the court otherwise orders. The bond shall be secured by one sufficient surety, either a freeholder in the county or a surety company authorized to do business in New Jersey, and shall be in double the amount of such judgment or of any off-set allowed by the division, conditioned that the appellant shall prosecute his appeal in the Superior Court, stand to and abide the judgment of the court, and pay such costs as shall be taxed against him if the judgment be affirmed. The wage collection division shall then prepare a transcript of the record to be filed in the Superior Court. Amended 1953,c.33,s.41; 1991,c.91,s.354.
N.J. Stat. § 34:21-5 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-5
Establishment of response team.
Status: in_force

5. a. There is established, in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, a response team. The purpose of the response team is to provide appropriate information, referral and counseling, as rapidly as possible, to workers who are, or may be, subject to plant closings or mass layoffs, and the management of establishments where those workers are or were employed. b. In the case of each transfer or termination of the operations in an establishment which results in the termination of 50 or more employees, the response team shall: (1) Offer to meet with the representatives of the management of the establishment to discuss available public programs which may make it possible to delay or prevent the transfer or termination of operations, including economic development incentive and workforce development programs, shared work unemployment compensation benefit programs, and coordinated utilization of any of those programs which are applicable; (2) Meet on site with workers and provide information, referral and counseling regarding: (a) Available public programs which may make it possible to delay or prevent the transfer or termination of operations, including economic development incentive and workforce development programs, shared work unemployment compensation benefit programs, and coordinated utilization of any of those programs which are applicable; (b) Public programs or benefits which may be available to assist the employees, including, but not limited to, unemployment compensation benefits, job training or retraining programs, and job search assistance; and (c) Employee rights based on this act or any other law which applies to the employees with respect to wages, severance pay, benefits, pensions or other terms of employment as they relate to the termination of employment; and (3) Seek to facilitate cooperation between representatives of the management and employees at the establishment to most effectively utilize available public programs which may make it possible to delay or prevent the transfer or termination of operations or to assist employees if it is not possible to prevent the termination. L.2007, c.212, s.5; amended 2011, c.154, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-126 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-126
Force, effect of microfilm or other media
Status: in_force

6. Any microfilm made or information retained in other media by the Division of Workers' Compensation pursuant to law, or a certified copy of such microfilm or information retained in other media, shall have the same force and effect as the original in any court or public proceeding and shall be evidential in like manner and to the same effect as though the original record had been there produced and proved. L.1953,c.94,s.6; amended 1997, c.9, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 34:9A-10 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 9A / Section 9A-10
Inspectional services
Status: in_force

Each camp shall from time to time be inspected by the bureau. Inspectors shall be trained and authorized to consult with and assist camp owners and operators with respect to the requirements of this act. Inspectors shall also ascertain and report to the commissioner all violations of this act, and perform such other duties as the commissioner shall direct. L.1945, c. 71, p. 354, s. 10. Amended by L.1967, c. 91, s. 7, eff. June 7, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-8 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-8
Public utility facilities; definition; powers
Status: in_force

The authority shall also have power to make reasonable regulations for the installation, construction, maintenance, repair, renewal, relocation, and removal of tracks, pipes, mains, conduits, cables, wires, towers, poles and other equipment and appliances herein called "public utility facilities" of any public utility, as defined in R.S. 48:2-13, in, on, along, over or under any project. Whenever the authority shall determine that it is necessary that any such public utility facilities which now are, or hereafter may be, located in, on, along, over or under any project, should be relocated, or should be removed from such project, the public utility owning or operating such facilities shall relocate or remove the same in accordance with the order of the authority; provided, however, that the cost and expenses of such relocation or removal, including the cost of installing such facilities in a new location or new locations, and the cost of any lands, or any rights or interests in lands, and any other rights acquired to accomplish such relocation or removal, less the cost of any lands or any rights of the public utility paid to the public utility in connection with the relocation or removal of such property, shall be ascertained and paid by the authority as a part of the cost of such project. In case of any such relocation or removal of facilities, as aforesaid, the public utility owning or operating the same, its successors or assigns, may maintain and operate such facilities, with the necessary appurtenances, in the new location or new locations, for as long a period, and upon the same terms and conditions, as it had the right to maintain and operate such facilities in their former location or locations. L.1974, c. 80, s. 8, eff. Aug. 7, 1974.
N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-16 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-16
Industrial Safety Board
Status: in_force

There is hereby established within the department an industrial safety board. The board shall consist of 15 members, all of whom shall be residents of the State of New Jersey; 14 appointed by the Governor and the commissioner who shall serve as chairman. Members appointed by the Governor shall be appointed for a 4-year term commencing on July 1 of the year of appointment, except that of those first appointed, 3 shall be appointed for a term of 1 year, 3 for a term of 2 years, 4 for a term of 3 years, and 4 for a term of 4 years, which terms shall commence on July 1, 1965. Each member shall hold over after the expiration of his term until his successor has been appointed and has qualified. The Governor may remove any appointed member of the board for cause after a public hearing. Of the members appointed by the Governor, one member shall be selected from a list of names submitted by the American Society of Safety Engineers; one member from a list of names submitted by the American Industrial Hygiene Association, New Jersey section; 2 members from a list of names submitted by the New Jersey AFL-CIO; one member from a list of names submitted by the New Jersey State Industrial Safety Committee; one member from a list of names submitted by the American Insurance Association; one member from a list of names submitted by the American Mutual Insurance Alliances; one member from a list of names submitted by the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce; one member from a list of names submitted by the New Jersey Manufacturer's Association; one member from a list of names submitted by the South Jersey Manufacturers' Association; one member from a list of names submitted by the Medical Society of New Jersey; one member from a list of names submitted by New Jersey Society of Architects, a Chapter of the American Institute of Architects; one member from a list of names submitted by New Jersey Society of Professional Engineers; and one member from a list of names submitted by the Self-Insurers' Association of New Jersey. At least 3 names shall be submitted by each organization for each member that is to be appointed from its list. Should any organization fail to submit a list the Governor shall appoint a public member or public members, as the case may be, in lieu of the member to be selected from such organization. The members of the board shall serve without compensation except for the actual expense incurred while engaged in their duties as members of the board. It shall be the duty of the board to act upon proposed rules and regulations in accordance with the provisions of section 9 of this act. The board shall meet at such time as the commissioner may designate at the time and place selected by him. A meeting of the board shall be called by the commissioner when requested by any 3 members of the board. The head of the bureau shall serve as secretary of the board. L.1965, c. 154, s. 16. Amended by L.1969, c. 96, s. 1, eff. June 26, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11-21 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-21
Attempting to control employees in purchase of store goods unlawful
Status: in_force

It shall not be lawful for an employer, or his agents, clerks or superintendents, owning or controlling any stores for the sale of general store goods or merchandise in connection with his manufacturing or other business, to attempt to control his employees in the purchase of store goods or supplies at such stores by withholding payment of wages beyond the usual time of payment, whereby the employee would be compelled to purchase supplies at any such stores.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-57a — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-57a
Notice of unemployment compensation, conditions
Status: in_force

3. The Division of Workers' Compensation shall provide notice to each individual receiving compensation under the provisions of the workers' compensation law (chapter 15 of Title 34 of the Revised Statutes), explaining the conditions under which the individual may receive unemployment compensation pursuant to this 1991 amendatory and supplementary act. L.1991,c.486,s.3
N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-4 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 6B / Section 6B-4
Penalties
Status: in_force

4. Any employer who violates any provision of this act shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $2,000 for the first violation and $5,000 for each subsequent violation, collectible by the Commissioner of Labor in a summary proceeding pursuant to "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S.2A:58-1 et seq.). L.1991,c.207,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 34:5A-31 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-31
Remedies
Status: in_force

33. a. Whenever, on the basis of information available to him, the Commissioner of Environmental Protection finds that an employer is in violation of subsection b. of section 7, or of subsection b. or c. of section 9 of this act, or any rule and regulation adopted pursuant thereto, or the Commissioner of Health finds that an employer is in violation of subsection a. of section 7, or of section 10, 11, 12, 13, or 14 of this act, or any rule and regulation adopted pursuant thereto, the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, or the Commissioner of Health, as the case may be, shall: (1) Issue an order in accordance with subsection b. of this section requiring the employer to comply; (2) Bring a civil action in accordance with subsection c. of this section; (3) Levy a civil administrative penalty in accordance with subsection d. of this section; or (4) Bring an action for a civil penalty in accordance with subsection e. of this section. The exercise of any of the remedies provided in this section shall not preclude recourse to any other remedy so provided. b. Whenever, on the basis of information available to him, the Commissioner of Environmental Protection finds that an employer is in violation of subsection b. of section 7, or of subsection b. or c. of section 9 of this act or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, or the Commissioner of Health finds that an employer is in violation of subsection a. of section 7, or of section 10, 11, 12, 13, or 14 of this act, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, the Commissioner of Environmental Protection or the Commissioner of Health, as the case may be, may issue an order (1) specifying the provision or provisions of this act, or the rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto of which the employer is in violation; (2) citing the action which caused the violation; (3) requiring compliance with the provision of this act or the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto of which he is in violation; and (4) giving notice to the employer of his right to a hearing on the matters contained in the order. c. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection or the Commissioner of Health, as appropriate, is authorized to commence a civil action in Superior Court for appropriate relief from a violation of this act. This relief may include an assessment against the violator for the costs of any investigation, inspection, or monitoring survey which led to the discovery and establishment of the violation, and for the reasonable costs of preparing and litigating the case under this subsection. d. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection or the Commissioner of Health, as appropriate, is authorized to impose a civil administrative penalty of not more than $2,500.00 for each violation and additional penalties of not more than $1,000.00 for each day during which a violation continues after receipt of an order from the commissioner to cease the violation. Any amount imposed under this subsection shall fall within a range established by regulation by the commissioner for violations of similar type, seriousness, and duration. No civil administrative penalty shall be imposed until after the employer has been notified by certified mail or personal service. The notice shall include a reference to the section of the act, rule, regulation or order violated; a concise statement of the facts alleged to constitute a violation; a statement of the amount of the civil administrative penalties to be imposed; and a statement of the employer's right to a hearing. The employer shall have 20 days from receipt of the notice within which to deliver to the commissioner a written request for a hearing. Subsequent to the hearing and upon finding that a violation has occurred, the commissioner may issue a final order after imposing the amount of the fine specified in the notice. If no hearing is requested, the notice shall become a final order upon the expiration of the 20-day period. Payment of the penalty is due when a final order is issued or when the notice becomes a final order. The authority to levy a civil administrative penalty is in addition to all other enforcement provisions in this act, and the payment of a civil administrative penalty shall not be deemed to affect the availability of any other enforcement provision in connection with the violation for which the penalty is levied. A civil administrative penalty imposed under this section may be compromised by the commissioner upon the posting of a performance bond by the employer, or upon terms and conditions the commissioner may establish by regulation. e. An employer who violates this act, an order issued pursuant to subsection b. of this section, or a court order issued pursuant to subsection c. of this section, or who fails to pay in full a civil administrative penalty levied pursuant to subsection d. of this section, shall be subject, upon order of a court, to a civil penalty not to exceed $2,500.00 for each day during which the violation continues. An employer who willfully or knowingly violates this act, or who willfully or knowingly makes a false statement, representation, or certification in any document filed or required to be maintained under this act, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any monitoring device required to be maintained pursuant to this act, is subject upon order of a court, to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000.00, nor more than $5,000.00 per day of violation. Any penalty imposed pursuant to this subsection may be collected, and any costs incurred in connection therewith may be recovered, in a summary proceeding pursuant to "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S.2A:58-1 et seq.). The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction to enforce "the penalty enforcement law." L.1983,c.315,s.33; amended 1991,c.91,s.345.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11-70 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-70
Definitions.
Status: in_force

2. As used in P.L.2023, c.262 (C.34:11-69 et al.): "Casual work" means work that is: (1) irregular, uncertain, or incidental in nature and duration; and (2) different in nature from the type of paid work in which the worker is customarily engaged. "Domestic services" means services of a household nature and performed by an individual in or about a private home on a permanent or temporary basis and includes services performed by a domestic worker. "Domestic worker" or "worker" means hourly and salaried employees, full-time and part-time individuals, and temporary individuals and is narrowly construed to mean any worker who: (1) works for one or more employers; and (2) is an individual who works in residence for the purposes of providing any of the following services: caring for a child; serving as a companion or caretaker for a sick, convalescing, or elderly person or a person with a disability; housekeeping or house cleaning; cooking; providing food or butler service; parking cars; cleaning laundry; gardening; personal organizing; or for any other domestic service purpose, provided that the term domestic worker does not include: (a) A family member, with "family member" meaning a spouse, child, parent, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, first cousin, grandparent, grandchild, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, stepparent, stepchild, stepbrother, stepsister, half-brother, or half-sister, whether the individual is related by blood, marriage, or adoption; (b) An individual primarily engaged in house sitting, pet sitting, or dog walking; (c) An individual working at a business operated primarily out of the residence, such as a home day-care business; (d) An individual whose primary work involves household repair or maintenance, such as a roofer, plumber, mason, painter, or other similar contractor; (e) An employee of the State or the United States; or (f) An individual established as a kinship legal guardian, as defined by section 2 of P.L.2001, c.250 (C.3B:12A-2), of a child who lives in the residence or an individual who participates in the Kinship Navigator Program, as authorized by the Department of Children and Families, as a caregiver of a child who lives in the residence and receives services provided by a kinship navigator service provider. "Department" means the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. "Employment agency" means any person or entity that procures, or attempts to procure, any workers for referral to a third party. "Hiring entity" means any employer, as defined in section 1 of P.L.1965, c.173 (C.34:11-4.1), who employs a domestic worker and also means any person, firm, business, partnership, association, corporation, limited liability company, or other entity, including referral, employment, and internet based or on-demand platforms, that provides compensation directly or indirectly to a domestic worker for the performance of domestic services and any person or persons acting directly or indirectly in the interest of the employer in relation to the domestic worker. "Live-in domestic worker" includes any individuals, who, as part of their employment, reside in the personal residence of the employer. "Referral agency" means any person or entity that procures, or attempts to procure, directly or indirectly through placement in a physical or virtual labor pool: (1) employees; and (2) after the procurement does not continue involvement in the terms of exchange of domestic services with the employees in any way, with the exception of the following: (a) continuing to display, host, or advertise, either through physical means or virtual means, the workers' contact information, job qualifications, resume, image, or digital profile which employers or clients can use to independently contact employees about employment; or (b) removing, either through physical means or virtual means, the workers' contact information, job qualifications, resume, image, or digital profile, which employers or clients can use to independently contact employees, upon the mandate of any federal, State, or local laws. "Remuneration for work" means compensation due to the work of a domestic worker, payable in legal tender of the United States or checks on banks convertible into cash on demand at full face value, subject to any deductions, charges, or allowances as may be permitted by rules of the department. "Written" or "writing" means a printed or printable communication in physical or electronic form, including a communication that is transmitted through email, text message, or a computer system, or is otherwise sent and maintained electronically. L.2023, c.262, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15D-40 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15D / Section 15D-40
Eligible entities to be awarded funds, experience operating YouthBuild programs, Housing and Urban Development YouthBuild grant.
Status: in_force

6. Eligible entities to be awarded funds under this act are not-for-profit private agencies with experience operating a YouthBuild program or entities that have received a federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) YouthBuild grant or have experience in serving this population and have plans to incubate a YouthBuild program. Priority in the awarding of funds under this act shall be given to applicants with experience in operating YouthBuild programs or organizations that have received HUD YouthBuild funding. Only not-for-profit private agencies that are affiliates of YouthBuild USA or have received a federal HUD YouthBuild grant shall be eligible to use the term YouthBuild. L.2023, c.334, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-23 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-23
Refusal of medical and surgical treatment by employee
Status: in_force

Whenever it shall appear that an employer is being prejudiced by virtue of the refusal of an injured employee to accept proffered medical and surgical treatment deemed necessary by the physician selected by the employer, or his failure or neglect to comply with the instructions of the physician in charge of the case, the employer is hereby authorized to file a petition with the workmen's compensation bureau, which is hereby empowered to order proper medical and surgical treatment at the expense of the employer. In the event of refusal or neglect by the employee to comply with this order the bureau shall make such modification in the award contained in the schedule as the evidence produced shall justify.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-280 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-280
Application for tax credit.
Status: in_force

12. a. A developer seeking a tax credit for a redevelopment project shall submit an application to the authority and the department in a form and manner prescribed in regulations adopted by the authority, in consultation with the department, pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). b. A redevelopment project shall be eligible for a tax credit only if the developer demonstrates to the authority and the department at the time of application that: (1) except as ordered by a government official with jurisdiction over the brownfield site or certified by a licensed site remediation professional to correct or prevent the spread of a health, safety, or other hazard, and as provided in subsection j. of this section, the developer has not commenced any remediation or clean up at the site of the redevelopment project, except for preliminary assessments and investigations, prior to applying for a tax credit pursuant to this section, but intends to remediate the site immediately upon approval of the tax credit; (2) the redevelopment project is located on a brownfield site; (3) without the tax credit, the redevelopment project is not economically feasible; (4) a project financing gap exists for projects located outside of a government-restricted municipality that have a total remediation cost of $5,000,000 or greater; (5) the developer shall obtain and submit to the authority, before approval by the board, a letter evidencing support for the redevelopment project from the governing body of the municipality in which the redevelopment project is located; and (6) each worker employed to perform remediation, construction, or building services work at the redevelopment project shall be paid not less than the prevailing wage rate for the worker's craft or trade, as determined by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development pursuant to P.L.1963, c.150 (C.34:11-56.25 et seq.). The prevailing wage requirements shall apply for remediation or construction work through the completion of the redevelopment project, and the prevailing wage requirements shall apply for building services work at the site of the redevelopment project for 10 years following completion of the redevelopment project. In the event a redevelopment project, or the aggregate of all redevelopment projects approved for an award under the program, constitute a lease of more than 35 percent of a facility, the prevailing wage requirements shall apply to the entire facility. c. A redevelopment project that received a reimbursement pursuant to sections 34 through 39 of P.L.1997, c.278 (C.58:10B-26 through 58:10B-31) shall not be eligible to apply for a tax credit under the program. If the authority receives an application and supporting documentation for approval of a reimbursement pursuant to sections 34 through 39 of P.L.1997, c.278 (C.58:10B-26 through 58:10B-31) prior to the effective date of sections 9 through 19 of P.L.2020, c.156 (C.34:1B-277 through C.34:1B-287), then the authority may consider the application and award a tax credit to a developer, provided that the authority shall take final action on all applications for approval of a reimbursement pursuant to sections 34 through 39 of P.L.1997, c.278 (C.58:10B-26 through 58:10B-31) no later than July 1, 2019. No applications shall be submitted pursuant to sections 34 through 39 of P.L.1997, c.278 (C.58:10B-26 through 58:10B-31) after the effective date of sections 9 through 19 of P.L.2020, c.156 (C.34:1B-277 through C.34:1B-287). d. (1) Prior to approval of an application, the authority shall confirm with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the Department of Environmental Protection, and the Department of the Treasury whether the developer is in substantial good standing with the respective department, or has entered into an agreement with the respective department that includes a practical corrective action plan for the developer. The authority may also contract with an independent third party to perform a background check on the developer. The developer shall certify that any contractors or subcontractors that perform work at the redevelopment project: (a) are registered as required by "The Public Works Contractor Registration Act," P.L.1999, c.238 (C.34:11-56.48 et seq.); (b) have not been debarred by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development from engaging in or bidding on Public Works Contracts in New Jersey, and (c) possess a tax clearance certificate issued by the Division of Taxation in the Department of the Treasury. Provided that the developer is in substantial good standing with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the Department of Environmental Protection, and the Department of the Treasury, or has entered into such an agreement, and following approval of an application by the board, the authority shall enter into a redevelopment agreement with the developer, as provided for in section 13 of P.L.2020, c.156 (C.34:1B-281). (2) The authority, in consultation with the department, may impose additional requirements upon an applicant through rule or regulation adopted pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), if the authority or the department determines the additional requirements to be necessary and appropriate to effectuate the purposes of sections 9 through 19 of P.L.2020, c.156 (C.34:1B-277 through C.34:1B-287). e. The authority, in consultation with the department, shall conduct a review of the applications on a rolling basis, unless the authority determines that demand is likely to exceed available tax credits, and then through a competitive application process whereby the authority and the department shall evaluate all applications submitted by a date certain, as if all received applications were submitted on that date. To receive a tax credit award, a developer's application shall meet a minimum score, as determined by the authority. In addition to the eligibility criteria set forth in subsection b. of this section, the authority, in consultation with the department, may consider additional factors that may include, but shall not be limited to: the economic feasibility of the redevelopment project; the benefit of the redevelopment project to the community in which the remediation project is located; the degree to which the redevelopment project enhances and promotes economic development and reduces environmental or public health stressors in an overburdened community, as those terms are defined by section 2 of P.L.2020, c.92 (C.13:1D-158), and attendant department regulations; and, if the developer has a board of directors, the extent to which that board of directors is diverse and representative of the community in which the redevelopment project is located. The authority, in consultation with the department, shall submit applications that comply with the eligibility criteria set forth in this section, fulfill the additional factors considered by the authority pursuant to this subsection, satisfy the submission requirements, and provide adequate information for the subject application, to the board for final approval. f. The authority shall award tax credits to redevelopment projects until either the available tax credits are exhausted or all redevelopment projects that are eligible for a tax credit pursuant to the provisions of sections 9 through 19 of P.L.2020, c.156 (C.34:1B-277 through C.34:1B-287) receive a tax credit, whichever occurs first. If insufficient funding exists to allow a tax credit to a developer in accordance with the provisions of subsection a. of section 16 of P.L.2020, c.156 (C.34:1B-284), the authority may offer the developer a value of the tax credit below the amount provided for in subsection a. of section 16 of P.L.2020, c.156 (C.34:1B-284). g. A developer shall pay to the authority or to the department, as appropriate, the full amount of the direct costs of an analysis concerning the developer's application for a tax credit, which a third party retained by the authority or department performs, if the authority or department deems such retention to be necessary. h. If the authority determines that a developer made a material misrepresentation on the developer's application, the developer shall forfeit all tax credits awarded under the program. i. If circumstances require a developer to amend its application to the authority, then the developer, or an authorized agent of the developer, shall certify to the authority that the information provided in its amended application is true, under the penalty of perjury. j. A developer who has commenced remediation or clean up at the site and who could not reasonably have known the full extent of the site contamination prior to commencing the remediation may still apply for a tax credit under the program, if the developer certifies to the authority, under the penalty of perjury, that the developer cannot reasonably finish the remediation and commence the redevelopment project absent the tax credit. L.2020, c.156, s.12; amended 2021, c.160, s.6; 2024, c.61, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-31.5 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-31.5
Requirements for public safety worker to receive compensation.
Status: in_force

4. If a public safety worker can demonstrate that in the course of his or her employment, the worker is: a. exposed to: (1) the excretions, secretions, blood or other bodily fluids of one or more other individuals or is otherwise subjected to a potential exposure, by the other individual or individuals, including airborne exposure, to a serious communicable disease and any one of the other individuals is diagnosed with a serious communicable disease, or is otherwise determined to be infected with or at significant risk of contracting the serious communicable disease; or (2) any pathogen or biological toxin used in, or related to, biological warfare or epidemics, including airborne exposure, then all care or treatment of the public safety worker, including testing, diagnosis, surveillance or other services needed to ascertain whether the public safety worker contracted a serious communicable disease and any related monitoring of the worker's condition, and all time during which the public safety worker is unable to work while receiving the care or treatment, shall be compensable under the provisions of R.S.34:15-1 et seq., even if, after the care or treatment, it is ascertained that the public safety worker did not contract a serious communicable disease. b. If it is ascertained that the public safety worker has contracted a serious communicable disease or related illness under the circumstances set forth in subsection a. of this section, there shall be a presumption that any injury, disability, chronic or corollary illness or death of the public safety worker caused by, attributable to, or attendant to the disease is compensable under the provisions of R.S.34:15-1 et seq. This prima facie presumption may be rebutted by a preponderance of the evidence showing that the exposure is not linked to the occurrence of the disease. The employer may require the worker to undergo, at the expense of the employer, reasonable testing, evaluation and monitoring of health conditions of the worker which is relevant to determining whether the exposure is linked to the occurrence of the disease, but the presumption of compensability shall not be adversely affected by any failure of the employer to require such testing, evaluation or monitoring. L.2019, c.156, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1-18 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-18
§ 34:1-18
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall prosecute violations of the provisions of this title in any court of competent jurisdiction.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-14 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-14
Waiting period.
Status: in_force

34:15-14. Except as provided pursuant to R.S.34:15-75, no compensation other than medical aid shall accrue and be payable until the employee has been disabled seven days, whether the days of disability immediately follow the accident, or whether they be consecutive or not. These days shall be termed the waiting period. The day that the employee is unable to continue at work by reason of his accident, whether it be the day of the accident or later, shall count as one whole day of the waiting period. Should the total period of disability extend beyond seven days, additional compensation shall at once become payable covering the above prescribed waiting period.
amended 1945, c.74, s.7; 1966, c.126, s.3; 2001, c.328, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15C-10.1 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15C / Section 15C-10.1
Certificate of approval for, application by qualifying schools.
Status: in_force

13. a. A qualifying school shall make a written application to the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development for a certificate of approval, and shall not be permitted to operate unless it receives the certificate of approval issued by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development and the Commissioner of Education pursuant to the rules that they promulgate. The application shall be in the form prescribed by the commissioners and shall furnish the information required by the commissioners. Upon receipt of this application, with the required documentation, the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development shall cause to be conducted an evaluation of the applicant school prior to the issuance of a certificate of approval. The certificate shall be in a form prescribed by the Commissioners of Labor and Workforce Development and Education and shall be prominently displayed so that it is visible to the general public. The certificate is issued to the applicant owner and school and is nontransferable. In the event of a change of ownership, the new owner is required to apply for a change in ownership subject to the conditions and fees prescribed by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development and prior to the issuance of a new certificate of approval. Approval shall also be required for changes in location and any additional locations. Program and course curricula and instructional personnel and administrator credentials shall be submitted for approval and contain sufficient information for proper evaluation as determined by the Commissioner of Education. The personnel of a qualifying school shall meet the qualifications set forth by the Commissioners of Labor and Workforce Development and Education in order to own, operate, market, supervise, or offer instruction. b. A casino gaming school shall not receive a certificate of approval pursuant to subsection a. of this section unless the school is licensed by the New Jersey Casino Control Commission pursuant to subsection a. of section 92 of P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-92). c. An applicant shall not be issued a certificate of approval if, upon the review and consideration of the submitted application, the application is found to be not in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by the Commissioners of Labor and Workforce Development and Education. The Commissioners of Labor and Workforce Development and Education may revoke, suspend, or place reasonable conditions upon the continued approval represented by the certificate. Prior to revocation, the Commissioners of Labor and Workforce Development and Education shall notify the holder in writing of the impending action and set forth the grounds for the action. The Commissioners of Labor and Workforce Development and Education may reexamine a school during the year in which notice or conditions have been imposed. A certificate of approval may be revoked, suspended, or made conditional if the Commissioners of Labor and Workforce Development and Education have reasonable cause to believe that the school is guilty of violating this section or any of the rules adopted under this section or is found to be financially unsound. d. An approved qualifying school shall maintain a permanent student record for each student enrolled. This information shall include, but not be limited to, the student's Social Security number, gender, date of birth, date of enrollment, and any date of completion, date of termination, date of start in a job, date of application for a license, licensing examination result, date of issue of a license, any credential issued, and other information as specified by the State Employment and Training Commission or the Center for Occupational Employment Information. For any individual who does not have a Social Security number, the qualifying agency may substitute an alternate method of identification, except that, at the time of start into employment the alternate code shall be cross-referenced with the individual's valid Social Security number. The applicant school shall submit a record retention plan to the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development that describes the method by which a student or other legitimate requester may obtain a copy of the permanent record verifying attendance and academic achievement of a student at the school. The plan shall identify the organization or individual responsible for maintaining and responding to requests for and distributing records in the event that the school ceases operation or closes. The Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Department of Education may adopt additional regulations prescribing the manner in which student records, including transcripts, shall be maintained and distributed, and regulations setting penalties for failure to comply with an approved record retention plan. e. An approved qualifying school shall be open for monitoring and inspection to any officer, representative or agent designated by the Commissioners of Labor and Workforce Development and Education. The Departments of Labor and Workforce Development and Education shall conduct examinations of all facilities and methods of operating, as they deem appropriate. f. The Departments of Labor and Workforce Development and Education shall continue to oversee the proper conduct of qualifying schools and shall maintain rules governing curricula, qualifications of instructors and supervisors, facilities, record keeping requirements and any other matters essential to the maintenance of quality instruction and the business integrity of qualifying schools. g. An approved qualifying school shall submit an annual report to the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development. The annual report shall include, but not be limited to, enrollment information, post-training placement information and tuition received as well as an electronic or paper copy of student transcripts. Failure to furnish the required report shall be just cause for the commissioner to amend, suspend or revoke the approval to operate as previously granted by whatever governmental entity, or to take other appropriate actions. The annual report shall be for the period of July 1 through June 30 of the preceding year and shall be submitted, not later than 30 calendar days after the close of the reporting period, in the format and on the forms provided by the commissioner. A qualifying school shall also submit any additional reports as requested by the commissioner on a more frequent basis. A qualifying school shall submit the name and Social Security number of each newly enrolled student on a reporting basis to be established by the commissioner. h. Objective performance standards and measures for evaluating qualifying schools shall be jointly developed and implemented by the State Board of Education and the New Jersey State Employment and Training Commission. Policy makers and consumers shall be provided with information concerning approved programs and shall be provided access to a consumer report card on the effectiveness of the qualifying schools on the State Eligible Training Provider List showing the long-term success of former trainees of each qualifying school in obtaining permanent employment and increasing earnings over one or more time periods following the completion or other termination of training, including a period of two years following the completion or other termination of training. i. Any State or federal funds which become available for the school approval functions performed by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development or the Department of Education, as described in this act, shall be appropriated to the respective department for the regulation and oversight of qualifying schools pursuant to the provisions of this act. j. The Commissioner of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development shall, in consultation with the Department of Education, adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations as necessary to establish approval and renewal fees and to effectuate the provisions of this section. Existing rules and regulations, as of the effective date of P.L.2005, c.354 (C.34:15C-7.1 et al.), shall remain in effect for one year or until rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this subsection replace them. L.2005, c.354, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 34:13A-8.2 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-8.2
Filed contracts in public employment
Status: in_force

The commission shall collect and maintain a current file of filed contracts in public employment. Public employers shall file with the commission a copy of any contracts it has negotiated with public employee representatives following the consummation of negotiations. L.1968, c. 303, s. 11.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11-71 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-71
Domestic worker, casual work, work less than five hours per month, prohibited unless governed by written contract.
Status: in_force

13. a. No hiring entity shall employ or engage a domestic worker, except for casual work or work of less than five hours per month, unless the engagement is governed by a written contract governing the following: a specific list of job duties; hourly wage and overtime wage; weekly schedule including number of hours per week; the manner and frequency of payment; breaks for rest and meals; paid or unpaid leave including sick time; paid holidays; any other benefits provided; modes of transportation required and whether provided; value of housing if provided; sleeping period and personal time for live-in workers; the term of the contract; and any other terms and conditions as agreed upon by the domestic worker and employer or as mandated pursuant to this act. The written agreement shall be signed and dated by all parties after ample opportunity to review. b. The written agreement required under this section shall not be construed to waive the protections of domestic workers under federal, State, and local laws and shall not contain any: (1) Mandatory pre-dispute arbitration agreement for claims made by a covered domestic worker against a domestic work hiring entity regarding the local rights of the worker; and (2) Non-disclosure agreement, or non-competition or non-disparagement agreement, limiting the ability of the covered domestic worker to seek compensation for performing domestic services after the worker ceases to receive compensation from the domestic work hiring entity for the performance of domestic services. c. The agreement shall be in English and such other language as may be preferred by the worker. The hiring entity shall make reasonable efforts to determine if the worker would prefer the agreement to be in another language. d. The department shall make available model contracts complying with this act shall in multiple languages on its Internet website. e. A referral and employment agency shall provide domestic workers and hiring entities with information concerning the contract requirements of this act at the time a hiring entity is connected with a worker and shall make any model contracts adopted by the department available to the hiring entity. L.2023, c.262, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1A-72 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-72
Demonstration projects to transport persons to job sites, interviews and training; funding
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of the Department of Labor and Industry is hereby authorized to develop and administer a program to provide funds for demonstration projects to transport persons to job sites, job interviews, and job training to which persons would otherwise have no available transportation. Such projects may be authorized on an intra- or inter-county basis, or at the State level, as the commissioner deems feasible and desirable. L.1978, c. 41, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-7.30 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-7.30
Definitions
Status: in_force

3. As used in this act: "Authority" means the New Jersey Economic Development Authority established pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1974, c.80 (C.34:1B-4). "Boat" means a vessel or watercraft, other than a personal watercraft or sea plane on the water, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water, which may be temporarily or permanently equipped with machinery for propulsion. "Boat manufacturer or distributor" means an independently owned and operated business which: (1) manufactures, assembles or distributes boats in this State the retail value of which is at least $100,000 each, or manufactures or provides marine products in this State for such boats and (2) prior to January 1, 1991, manufactured, assembled or distributed boats in this State the retail value of which was at least $100,000 each, or manufactured or provided marine products in this State for such boats. "Cost" means the expenses incurred in connection with the operation of a boat manufacturer or distributor, which can be reasonably expected to be recovered through the financing of the operation, and which shall include, but need not be limited to, the costs of planning, fixed assets, materials, working capital, floor plan funding and any other costs determined by the authority to be necessary to carry out the purposes of this act. "Fixed assets" means any real property, interests in real property, plant, equipment, and other assets commonly accepted as fixed assets. "Marine products" means those parts and materials utilized in the design, construction and maintenance of boats, which shall include, but need not be limited to, parts and materials used in boat engines, generators, transmissions, exhaust systems and electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling systems, except that marine products shall not include any oil or oil-based products or materials. "Participating bank" means a State- or federally-chartered bank, savings bank or savings and loan association, or a bank organized under the laws of a foreign government, deemed eligible by the authority for participation in the program. "Program" means the "New Jersey Boat Industry Loan Guarantee Program" established by the authority pursuant to section 4 of this act. "Working capital" means those liquid capital assets other than fixed assets. L.1993,c.358,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1A-41 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-41
Apprenticeship agreements
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this act an apprenticeship agreement shall be deemed to be: (1) An individual written agreement between an employer and an apprentice, or (2) a written agreement between an employer or an association of employers, and an organization of employees describing conditions of employment for apprentices, or (3) a written statement describing conditions of employment for apprentices in a plant where there is no bona fide employee organization. L.1953, c. 198, p. 1505, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-134.1 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-134.1
Trainer to carry compensation insurance for employees, eligibility for coverage.
Status: in_force

2. Notwithstanding any provision of P.L.1995, c.329 (C.34:15-129 et seq.), as amended: a. A standardbred trainer who is licensed or is required to be licensed by the commission shall carry compensation insurance covering the standardbred trainer's employees as required by R.S.34:15-1 et seq., regardless of where the standardbred trainer's horses are stabled; b. With respect to the stable employees of a thoroughbred trainer, the workers' compensation policy secured by the board shall cover only those stable employees who are licensed or are required to be licensed by the commission when they are employed to work at a permitted New Jersey racetrack to care for the horses located there. To be eligible for coverage and benefits under the workers' compensation policy secured by the board, those stable employees shall be injured at a permitted New Jersey racetrack while they are engaged in performing services for which they are licensed or are required to be licensed. Those thoroughbred trainer's stable employees shall remain eligible for coverage under the workers' compensation policy secured by the board, if the trainer requires them to accompany a horse that is transported from the permitted New Jersey racetrack where it is stabled to compete in a race at an out-of-State racetrack. Those stable employees shall remain eligible for coverage under the board's policy for that period of time in which the out-of-State racetrack requires the horse to be present prior to the race, provided that the horse is returned to stabling at a permitted New Jersey racetrack within a maximum of 48 hours after the race. The workers' compensation policy of the board shall not cover those stable employees who are licensed or are required to be licensed by the commission who work with horses that the trainer has stabled at a location other than a permitted New Jersey racetrack; c. A thoroughbred trainer who is licensed or is required to be licensed by the commission shall carry compensation insurance covering the thoroughbred trainer's employees as required by R.S.34:15-1 et seq. when the trainer's horses are not stabled at a permitted New Jersey racetrack. A thoroughbred trainer whose horses are stabled at a permitted New Jersey racetrack and whose stable employees receive workers' compensation coverage through the policy secured by the board shall immediately obtain compensation insurance covering these stable employees as required by R.S.34:15-1 et seq. if and when that trainer's horses are no longer stabled at a permitted New Jersey racetrack; and d. A thoroughbred trainer whose stable employees receive workers' compensation coverage through the policy secured by the board shall ascertain and comply with the workers' compensation requirements of any other state to which that thoroughbred trainer is subject to jurisdiction. In such cases when a state other than New Jersey requires a thoroughbred trainer to obtain workers' compensation insurance coverage pursuant to the terms and conditions of its laws, any workers' compensation coverage provided through the policy secured by the board shall be secondary to the coverage required by the other state. L.1999, c.378, s.2; amended 2008, c.11, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 34:13A-38 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-38
Report to Governor, Legislature.
Status: in_force

8. Five years after the effective date of this act, the commission shall submit a report to the Governor and to the Legislature on the effects of this act on the negotiations and settlement between school employees and their employers with any recommendations it may have for any changes in the law. L.2003,c.126,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-75 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-75
Development loans to micro-business development corporations
Status: in_force

6. a. The authority shall use the moneys in the assistance fund established pursuant to section 5 of this act to make development loans to micro-business development corporations certified by the authority to participate in the program. Moneys received from micro-business development corporations in repayment of a development loan shall be deposited in the assistance fund. The authority may make development loans from the assistance fund in amounts not to exceed $250,000 per loan to a certified micro-business development corporation. b. In determining the criteria for making development loans, the authority shall , in addition to applying its customary underwriting criteria, also consider: (1) the plan for providing services to qualified micro-businesses; (2) the scope of services to be provided by the certified micro-business development corporation; (3) the geographic representation of all regions of the State, including both urban and rural municipalities; (4) the plan for providing service to minorities, women and low-income persons; (5) the ability of the corporation to provide business training and technical assistance to qualified micro-business clients; (6) the ability of the corporation, with its plan, to monitor and provide financial oversight of recipients of micro-business loans, to administer a revolving loan fund, and to investigate and qualify financing proposals and to service credit accounts; (7) sources and sufficiency of operating funds for the certified micro-business development corporations; and (8) the intent of the corporation, with its plan and written indications of local institutional support, to provide services to the service region within which it is located. c. Development loan funds may be used by a certified micro-business development corporation to: (1) satisfy matching requirements for other State, federal, or private funding only if funding is intended and used for the purpose of providing or enhancing the certified micro-business development corporation's ability to provide and administer loans, technical assistance, or management-training to qualified micro-businesses; (2) establish a revolving loan fund from which the certified micro-business development corporation may make loans to qualified micro-businesses, provided that a single loan does not exceed $50,000 and the outstanding balance of all loans to a qualified micro-business or a project participated in by more than one qualified micro-business or to two or more qualified micro-businesses in which any one person holds more than a 20% equity share does not exceed $50,000; and (3) establish a guarantee fund from which the certified micro-business development corporation may guarantee loans made by financial institutions to qualified micro-businesses. However, a single guarantee may not exceed $50,000, and the aggregate of all guarantees to a qualified micro-business or a project participated in by more than one qualified micro-business or to two or more qualified micro-businesses in which any one person holds more than a 20% equity share may not exceed $50,000. d. Development loan funds may not be: (1) loaned for relending or investment in stocks, bonds, or other securities or for property not intended for use in production by the recipient of the loan; or (2) used to refinance a nonperforming loan held by a financial institution or to pay the operating costs of a certified micro-business development corporation. However, interest income earned from the proceeds of a development loan may be used to pay operating expenses. e. Certified micro-business development corporations are required to contribute cash from other sources to leverage and secure development loans from the program. Contributions provided by the corporation must be in a ratio of at least $1 from other sources for each $3 from the program. These contributions may come from a public or private source other than the program and may be in the form of equity capital, loans, or grants. f. Development loans shall be made pursuant to a development loan agreement and may be amortization or term loans, bear interest at less than the market rate, be renewable, be callable, and contain other terms and conditions considered appropriate by the authority that are consistent with the purposes of this act and with rules and regulations promulgated by the authority to implement this act. g. (1) Unless subject to federal law, rule or regulation, each certified micro-business development corporation that receives a development loan under this act shall undergo an audit, at its own expense, at least once every two years. The authority shall designate an auditor to conduct the audit. (2) If an audit is performed under a requirement of federal law, rule or regulation, the department shall waive the audit required in this subsection with respect to all issues addressed by the federal audit report. However, the authority may require an audit of matters that are not, in the authority's judgment, addressed by the federal report including, but not limited to, verification of compliance with requirements specific to the program, such as job-generation standards and reporting. h. A certified micro-business development corporation that is in default for nonperformance under rules and regulations established by the authority may be required to refund the outstanding balance of development loans awarded prior to the default declaration. A development loan is secured by a first lien on the receivables of the corporation receiving the loan. L.1995,c.206,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 34:5A-33 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-33
Policy declaration
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature declares it to be its purpose and policy to reduce asbestos-related hazards by: a. Encouraging contracting parties, citizens and insurance companies in their efforts to reduce disabling asbestos hazards and to stimulate initiation of new and to perfect existing programs for controlling the application, use and removal of asbestos, an extremely dangerous substance; b. Creating a climate for developing innovative methods, techniques and approaches for dealing with life-destroying asbestos materials; c. Encouraging competence and knowledge in the field of asbestos application, enclosure, repair, removal, and encapsulation by the licensing of employers, including contractors, and the permitting of employees in an effort to ensure that incompetent work will not pose a health and safety threat to the public-at-large through subsequent exposure to asbestos; d. Providing for the adoption of standards for the application, enclosure, removal, encapsulation, storage, sale, disposal and use of asbestos and asbestos-containing material; and e. Establishing an enforcement program for these standards, which shall include reporting procedures. L.1984,c.173,s.2; amended 1994,c.21,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11-56.27 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-56.27
Prevailing wage rate required in contract.
Status: in_force

3. a. Every contract in excess of the prevailing wage contract threshold amount for any public work to which any public body is a party or for public work to be done on property or premises owned by a public body or leased or to be leased by a public body shall contain a provision stating the prevailing wage rate which can be paid (as shall be designated by the commissioner) to the workers employed in the performance of the contract and the contract shall contain a stipulation that such workers shall be paid not less than such prevailing wage rate. Such contract shall also contain a provision that in the event it is found that any worker, employed by the contractor or any subcontractor covered by said contract, has been paid a rate of wages less than the prevailing wage required to be paid by such contract, the public body, the lessee to whom the public body is leasing a property or premises or the lessor from whom the public body is leasing or will be leasing a property or premises may terminate the contractor's or subcontractor's right to proceed with the work, or such part of the work as to which there has been a failure to pay required wages and to prosecute the work to completion or otherwise. The contractor and his sureties shall be liable for any excess costs occasioned thereby to the public body, any lessee to whom the public body is leasing a property or premises or any lessor from whom the public body is leasing or will be leasing a property or premises. b. The Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, in consultation with the Division of Local Government Services, shall promulgate rules and regulations concerning the standardization of the contractual language necessary to effectuate the provisions of this section. L.1963,c.150,s.3; amended 1990, c.27, s.2; 1995, c.259, s.14; 2007, c.68, s.2; 2021, c.301, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 34:13A-14a — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-14a
Short title
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Police and Fire Public Interest Arbitration Reform Act." L.1995,c.425,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-131 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-131
Submission of NJ tax return, other information; audit.
Status: in_force

8. a. No later than March 1 of each year, for the preceding grant year, every business which is awarded a grant under this act shall submit to the authority a copy of its applicable New Jersey tax return within 30 days of filing showing business income and withholdings as a condition of its continuation in the grant program, together with an annual payroll report showing (1) the eligible positions which were created during the base years and (2) the new eligible positions created during each subsequent year of the grant. Should any business which is awarded a grant under this act fail to submit to the authority a copy of its annual payroll report or submit its annual payroll report without the information required by (1) and (2) above, any grant payment to be received by any such business shall be forfeited for the applicable reporting year unless the Executive Director of the authority determines that there are extenuating circumstances excusing the timely filing required herein. b. The division may require by regulation any information which it deems necessary to effectuate the provisions of this act. c. The authority may cause an audit of any business receiving a grant to be conducted at any time. L.1996,c.26,s.8; amended 2003, c.166, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-31.12 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-31.12
Rebuttable presumption that contraction of the disease is work-related and compensable.
Status: in_force

2. If, during the public health emergency declared by an executive order of the Governor and any extension of the order, an individual contracts coronavirus disease 2019 during a time period in which the individual is working in a place of employment other than the individual's own residence as a health care worker, public safety worker, or other essential employee, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the contraction of the disease is work-related and fully compensable for the purposes of benefits provided under R.S.34:15-1 et seq., ordinary and accidental disability retirement, and any other benefits provided by law to individuals suffering injury or illness through the course of their employment. This prima facie presumption may be rebutted by a preponderance of the evidence showing that the worker was not exposed to the disease while working in the place of employment other than the individual's own residence. L.2020, c.84, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-162 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-162
Authority's activities, tax exempt; in lieu of taxes on commercial activities
Status: in_force

19. a. The exercise of the powers granted by this act shall constitute the performance of an essential governmental function and the authority shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments upon or in respect of its port facilities as defined in section 3 of P.L.1997, c.150 (C.34:1B-146), or any property or moneys of the authority, and the authority, its port facilities, property and moneys and any bonds and notes issued under the provisions of this act, their transfer and the income there-from, including any profit made on the sale thereof, shall at all times be free from taxation of every kind by the State except for transfer, inheritance and estate taxes and by any political subdivision of the State. b. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 15 of P.L.1974, c.80 (C.34:1B-15) to the contrary: (1) any person occupying port facilities of the authority used as redevelopment facilities for commercial purposes, whether as lessee, vendee or otherwise, except a subsidiary corporation as defined in section 3 of P.L.1997, c.150 (C.34:1B-146), shall pay to any political subdivision in which such redevelopment facilities are located a payment in lieu of taxes which shall equal the taxes on real and personal property, including water and sewer service charges and assessments, which that person would have been required to pay to the respective political subdivisions had it been the owner of the property during the period for which such payment is made and neither the subsidiary nor the authority nor any of their projects, properties, moneys or bonds and notes shall be obligated, liable or subject to lien of any kind for the enforcement, collection or payment thereof; (2) the State shall make a payment in lieu of taxes on the authority's port facilities used as marine facilities for commercial purposes and occupied by any person as lessee, except a subsidiary corporation as defined in section 3 of P.L.1997, c.150 (C.34:1B-146) and neither the subsidiary nor the authority nor any of their projects, properties, moneys, or bonds and notes shall be obligated, liable or subject to lien of any kind for the enforcement, collection or payment thereof. The payment by the State shall be made to the City of Camden, subject to annual appropriation by the Legislature, and shall be equal to 40 percent of the fair market value of the property, determined by the Department of the Treasury at the time of transfer of the facilities to the authority pursuant to this act, multiplied by the local municipal purposes tax rate. c. Payments made pursuant to this section shall be paid to the political subdivision in the fiscal year commencing on July 1 following the year in which the occupancy occurred. Such payments shall only be payable for that portion of the year in which the facilities subject to the payment were actually occupied by a lessee, vendee or otherwise or in the case of paragraph (2) of subsection b. of this section by a lessee. d. Any property transferred to the authority pursuant to the provisions of this act, which is not occupied by a lessee, vendee or otherwise, as provided in this section, shall not be subject to a payment in lieu of taxes. e. In the event that the port facilities of the authority are transferred to another entity which is not subject to taxation, the provisions of this section concerning payments in lieu of taxes shall continue, and any person occupying the transferred redevelopment facilities as a lessee, vendee or otherwise, except a subsidiary corporation defined in section 3 of P.L.1997, c.150 (C.34:1B-146), shall make the payments prescribed in paragraph (1) of subsection b. of this section, and the entity to which the marine facilities are transferred, rather than the State, shall continue to make the payments prescribed in paragraph (2) of subsection b. of this section unless the entity and the City of Camden shall enter into an agreement to provide for a different method of determining the amount of payment in lieu of taxes or otherwise to alter the amount of the payment provided for in paragraph (2) of subsection b. of this section. f. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section to the contrary, the governing body of a county or municipality in which the port facilities of the authority used as redevelopment facilities are located may, by resolution or ordinance, as appropriate, provide for the reduction in the amount of the in lieu of tax payment which a vendee, lessee or otherwise is required to pay under paragraph (1) of subsection b. of this section. The reduction in the amount shall be for a term of no greater than 20 years from the date of initial occupancy by the vendee, lessee or otherwise and shall be so structured that the total reduction shall constitute no greater than 75 percent of the in lieu of tax payment required under paragraph (1) of subsection b. of this section over the 20-year or lesser period, and shall only be adopted upon a finding that the reduction would be in the best interest of the county or municipality. L.1997,c.150,s.19.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-39.3 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-39.3
Liability of employer for penalty
Status: in_force

The employer alone and not his insurance carrier shall be liable for any penalty under this act. L.1966, c. 157, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-245 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-245
Incentive agreement required prior to issuance of tax credits.
Status: in_force

4. The authority shall require an eligible business to enter into an incentive agreement prior to the issuance of tax credits. The incentive agreement shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following: a. A detailed description of the proposed project which will result in job creation or retention, and the number of new or retained full-time jobs that are approved for tax credits. b. The eligibility period of the tax credits, including the first year for which the tax credits may be claimed. c. Personnel information that will enable the authority to administer the program. d. A requirement that the applicant maintain the project at a location in New Jersey for the commitment period, with at least the minimum number of full-time employees as required by this program, except as otherwise agreed to pursuant to subsection h. of section 6 of P.L.2011, c.159 (C.34:1B-247) and a provision to permit the authority to recapture all or part of any tax credits awarded, at its discretion, if the business does not remain in compliance with this provision for the required term, and in the instance of the business terminating an existing incentive agreement in order to participate in an incentive agreement authorized pursuant to the "New Jersey Economic Opportunity Act of 2013," P.L.2013, c.161 (C.52:27D-489p et al.), such permitted recapture may be calculated to recognize the period of time that the business was in compliance prior to termination. e. A method for the business to certify that it has met the capital investment and employment requirements of the program pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection a. of section 3 of P.L.2011, c.149 (C.34:1B-244) and to report annually to the authority the number of full-time employees for which the tax credits are to be made. f. A provision permitting an audit of the payroll records of the business from time to time, as the authority deems necessary. g. A provision which permits the authority to amend the agreement. h. A provision establishing the conditions under which the agreement may be terminated. L.2011, c.149, s.4; amended 2013, c.161, s.9; 2020, c.156, s.121.
N.J. Stat. § 34:13A-19 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-19
Decision; enforcement; venue; effective date of award; amendment or modification
Status: in_force

The decision of the arbitrator may be enforced at the instance of either party in the Superior Court with venue laid in the county in which the dispute arose. The commencement of a new public employer fiscal year after the initiation of arbitration procedures under this act, but before the arbitration decision, or its enforcement, shall not be deemed to render a dispute moot, or to otherwise impair the jurisdiction or authority of the arbitrator or his decision. Increases in rates of compensation awarded by the arbitrator shall take effect on the date of implementation prescribed in the award. The parties, by stipulation, may at any time amend or modify an award of arbitration. L.1977, c. 85, s. 6, eff. May 10, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-7 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 6B / Section 6B-7
Waiver, limitation of protection prohibited.
Status: in_force

3. No employer shall require an individual to waive or limit any protection granted under this act as a condition of applying for or receiving an offer of employment. An agreement to waive any right or protection under this act is against the public policy of this State and is void and unenforceable. L.2013, c.155, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 34:13A-49 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-49
Construction of act.
Status: in_force

6. Nothing in this act shall be construed as authorizing subcontracting which is not otherwise authorized by law. Nothing in this act shall be construed as restricting or limiting any right established or provided for employees by section 7 of P.L.1968, c.303 (C.34:13A-5.3); the purpose of this act is to provide rights in addition to those provided in that section. L.2020, c.79, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-21.16 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-21.16
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Cigarette Tax Securitization Act of 2004." L.2004,c.68,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1A-23 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-23
New Jersey State Board of Mediation transferred to Department of Labor and Industry; removal of members
Status: in_force

The New Jersey State Board of Mediation of the existing Department of Labor and all of its functions, powers and duties are hereby transferred to the Department of Labor and Industry established hereunder. Such board shall continue to have all of the powers and shall exercise all of the functions and duties vested in, or imposed upon, it by law. This act shall not affect the terms of office of the present members of such board. Such board shall continue to be constituted as provided by existing law. Any member of such board may be removed from office by the Governor, for cause, upon notice and opportunity to be heard. L.1948, c. 446, p. 1772, s. 23.
N.J. Stat. § 34:6-146 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-146
Registration of manufacturers, contractors
Status: in_force

3. a. No manufacturer or contractor shall engage in the apparel industry in this State unless the manufacturer or contractor is registered as a manufacturer or contractor with the department, in writing, on a form provided by the commissioner. That form shall contain the following information: whether the manufacturer or contractor is a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation; the manufacturer's or contractor's name and principal business address in the State; the name and address of each person with a financial interest in the manufacturer's or contractor's business and the amount of that interest, except that if the manufacturer or contractor is a publicly-traded corporation, only the names and addresses of the corporation officers shall be required; the manufacturer's or contractor's tax identification number; and, if the registrant is a contractor, whether that contractor subcontracts the cutting or sewing of apparel or sections or components thereof. Divisions, subsidiary corporations, or related companies may, at the option of the manufacturer or contractor, be named and included under one omnibus registration. b. The commissioner shall issue pursuant to the provisions of this act, a certificate of registration upon receipt of a manufacturer's or contractor's completed registration form and documentation that the manufacturer or contractor has paid any surety bond required pursuant to subsection h. of section 7 of P.L.1987, c.458 (C.34:6-150) and provides workers' compensation coverage for the manufacturer's or contractor's production employees working in this State. The initial fee for each registration shall be $300. Each subsequent annual registration fee shall be $300. The commissioner may prorate the initial annual registration fee if the certificate of registration is for a period of less than 12 months. Registrations shall be renewed on or before January 15th of each year, and all fees shall be payable to the Division of Workplace Standards. With respect to manufacturers or contractors operating prior to or on the effective date of this act, the initial registration shall be filed on or before the first day of the sixth month following the effective date of this act and shall be effective until the following January 15th. With respect to new manufacturers or contractors, the initial registration shall be filed upon the commencement of manufacturing or contracting in the apparel industry and shall be effective until the following January 15th. The commissioner may, by order, compel registration pursuant to this subsection. L.1987,c.458,s.3; amended 1991,c.189,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-21.18 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-21.18
"Cigarette Tax Securitization Proceeds Fund."
Status: in_force

3. a. The authority shall establish and maintain a special nonlapsing fund to be known as the "Cigarette Tax Securitization Proceeds Fund" into which shall be deposited the following moneys: (1) the proceeds from the sale of all bonds (other than refunding bonds) issued by the authority pursuant to this act which are remaining after any required deposit to any reserve or other fund established for such bonds or any refunding bonds in accordance with subsection a. of section 4 of this act and after the payment of all costs, fees and other expenses related to, or incurred by the authority or the State in connection with, the issuance of such bonds or any refunding bonds; (2) any amounts which shall be appropriated by the Legislature for the purposes of such fund; and (3) any other amounts or funds which the authority shall determine to deposit into such fund. Moneys on deposit in the Cigarette Tax Securitization Proceeds Fund shall be invested in such obligations as the authority may determine or as shall otherwise be provided in any contract between the authority and the State Treasurer authorized and entered into pursuant to section 6 of this act, and interest or other earnings on any such investments shall be credited to such fund. b. Amounts on deposit in the Cigarette Tax Securitization Proceeds Fund shall be withdrawn by the authority from time to time, upon written request of the State Treasurer or as otherwise provided in any contract between the authority and the State Treasurer authorized and entered into pursuant to section 6 of this act, and paid to the State Treasurer for deposit into either the General Fund of the State or the Cigarette Tax Securitization Fund, as determined by the State Treasurer, and used for any lawful purpose of the State for which moneys on deposit in the General Fund may be used. All amounts withdrawn from the Cigarette Tax Securitization Proceeds Fund and deposited into the General Fund of the State as provided in this subsection shall represent financial resources and revenues of the State from that fund as certified by the Governor pursuant to Article VIII, Section II, paragraph 2 of the State Constitution for the State annual appropriation act for such State fiscal year, and as may be applicable for such annual appropriation act as may be amended and supplemented from time to time. Notwithstanding any provision of this subsection to the contrary, the State Treasurer shall not request the authority to pay, and the authority shall not pay, to the State Treasurer during any State fiscal year amounts on deposit in the Cigarette Tax Securitization Proceeds Fund which are in excess of the amounts anticipated as revenues from such fund. L.2004,c.68,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-7.8 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-7.8
Funds transferred
Status: in_force

All sums appropriated or transferred to the New Jersey Area Redevelopment Authority, except those referred to in section 1 of this act, or to the New Jersey Urban Loan Authority, from any source, are transferred to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority economic development fund to carry out the purposes of P.L. 1974, c. 80 (C. 34:1B-1 et seq.). L. 1986, c. 127, s. 2, eff. Oct. 9, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-80 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-80
Notices of insurance posted
Status: in_force

Every employer who has complied with the provisions of this article shall post and maintain in a conspicuous place or places in and about his place of business, typewritten or printed notices in such form as the commissioner of banking and insurance may prescribe stating that he has secured the payment of compensation to his employees and their dependents in accordance with the provisions of this article and shall name the company or companies insuring his liability, or shall state that the employer has qualified before the commissioner of banking and insurance for the carrying of his own liability.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15D-21 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15D / Section 15D-21
"Supplemental Workforce Fund for Basic Skills."
Status: in_force

1. a. A restricted, nonlapsing, revolving "Supplemental Workforce Fund for Basic Skills," to be managed and invested by the State Treasurer, is hereby established in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to provide basic skills training. All moneys appropriated to the fund, all interest accumulated on balances in the fund and all cash received for the fund from any other source shall be allocated by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development as follows: (1) 24% shall be deposited in an account reserved to support basic skills training delivered by the State's One Stop Career Centers to qualified displaced, disadvantaged and employed workers pursuant to Employability Development Plans developed pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1992, c.43 (C.34:15D-7); (2) 28% shall be deposited in an account reserved for Workforce Investment Boards to provide grants for basic skills training for qualified displaced, disadvantaged and employed workers pursuant to Employability Development Plans developed pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1992, c.43 (C.34:15D-7) and for other individuals with learning disabilities or otherwise in need of vocational rehabilitation services; (3) 25% shall be deposited in an account reserved for grants to consortia including one or more of any of the following: eligible individual employers, employer organizations, labor organizations, community-based organizations or educational institutions to provide basic skills training to qualified displaced, disadvantaged or employed workers or to other individuals seeking to enter apprenticeship training; except that, during the fiscal year beginning after June 30, 2019, 12.5% shall be deposited in an account reserved for grants to consortia including one or more of any of the following: eligible individual employers, employer organizations, labor organizations, community-based organizations or educational institutions to provide basic skills training to qualified displaced, disadvantaged or employed workers or to other individuals seeking to enter apprenticeship training, and 12.5% shall be deposited in an account reserved to provide grants under the High-Growth Industry Regional Apprenticeship Development Grant Pilot Program, established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2019, c.314 (C.34:15D-32) through fiscal year 2024; (4) 13%, but not less than $3 million, shall be deposited in an account reserved for a grant to the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development, a part of the New Jersey Council of County Colleges, to provide basic skills training to qualified displaced, disadvantaged or employed workers. If the 13% is less than $3 million, an additional amount shall be deposited into this account either from the 87% deposited pursuant to paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (5) of this subsection or from other funds as determined by the commissioner until this account equals $3 million; and (5) 10% shall be deposited in an account to be used, at the discretion of the commissioner, for any of the purposes indicated in this subsection a. and any administrative costs incurred by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development in connection with the fund. b. Any grant provided in connection with paragraph (3) of subsection a. of this section directly to an employer or to an employer through a consortium shall be regarded as a customized training grant and shall be administered by the Office of Customized Training and the employer and consortium shall comply with all requirements of section 5 of P.L.1992, c.43 (C.34:15D-5), except that any grants provided directly or indirectly to an employer for use in connection with any program which includes apprenticeship training or activities or preparation for entry into apprenticeship training shall be exempt from the requirement of this subsection b. to be administered by the Office of Customized Training and be subject to the requirements of section 5 of P.L.1992, c.43 (C.34:15D-5), if it is approved by the Apprenticeship Policy Committee, as defined in section 3 of P.L.1993, c.268 (C.34:15E-3), and the employer complies with the provisions of subsection e. of section 5 of P.L.1993, c.268 (C.34:15E-5). Any grant provided in connection with paragraph (2) of subsection a. of this section directly to an individual shall be regarded as an individual training grant and shall be subject to the requirements of subsections a., c. and d. of section 6 of P.L.1992, c.43 (C.34:15D-6). Also, any funds provided in connection with paragraph (4) of subsection a. of this section shall be provided to the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development by the Office of Customized Training, and shall comply with the following requirements: (1) The New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development shall work with all the community colleges throughout the State of New Jersey to deliver basic skills training in the most effective and efficient manner possible at any of their 63 campuses or at any appropriate business facility; (2) There shall be no charge to the employer sending employees to the training, but the employer shall pay employees regular wages for the hours the training takes place, except that any waiver of this requirement to pay employees regular wages, for the hours of training, authorized by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, may, at the discretion of the commissioner, be offered to the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development on the same basis as any other grant recipient; (3) The employers sending their employees to this training shall not be asked to provide any paperwork or complete any financial disclosure forms, including a tax clearance certificate as provided in section 1 of P.L.2007, c.101 (C.54:50-39), except that employers shall provide the employees participating in the training with the information that the employees need to comply with paragraph (4) of this subsection, and shall provide the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development with the information the employer has regarding its participating employees that the consortium needs to produce the annual report required pursuant to paragraph (7) of this subsection; (4) The employees being trained shall provide the Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) of their employer and the employer's contact information at the beginning of the training; (5) The mean class size for training under this subsection shall be 10, but the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development may aggregate employees from multiple employers in a single training to reach that mean of 10; (6) The training provided under this subsection shall be basic skills training, but the apportionment of classes in the different areas of basic skills as defined by subsection h. of this section may be determined by the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development in consultation with representatives of the business community; (7) The New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development shall file an annual report by September 1 of each year with the New Jersey Legislature and the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development containing the total number of workers trained, the total funds expended on training, the number of workers trained in each area of basic skills training, the number of businesses with employees trained, the number of classes held in each area of basic skills training, the number of classes held at each community college, the wage ranges of the workers trained, the job titles of the workers trained and the results of the pre-training and post-training assessments. The report shall also include an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the training program and how it can be improved in the following year. The report shall supplant all requirements for any other reporting that the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development may be asked to complete with respect to the funds it receives through paragraph (4) of subsection a. of this section; and (8) The New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development shall work with the business community to promote this program to businesses across the State, including chambers of commerce and Statewide associations, such as the New Jersey Business and Industry Association, and shall seek out, and work with, State, regional, and county organizations that are dedicated to the economic empowerment of segments of society by race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, including, but not limited to the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey and the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, and any other appropriate business organizations. c. Any employment and training services funded by the Supplemental Workforce Fund for Basic Skills shall be provided in a manner which complies with the provisions of subsections b., c., f., g., h. and i. of section 4 of P.L.1992, c.43 (C.34:15D-4), to the extent that those subsections pertain to remedial education. Any service provider receiving moneys from the Supplemental Workforce Fund for Basic Skills shall be subject to the provisions of section 8 of P.L.1992, c.43 (C.34:15D-8) and section 8 of P.L.1992, c.44 (C.34:15D-19). d. All staff located at any One Stop Career Center supported by funds provided from the Supplemental Workforce Fund for Basic Skills shall be hired and employed by the State pursuant to Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes. e. Beginning July 1, 2002, and for any subsequent fiscal year, if the unexpended cash balance in any of the accounts indicated in subsection a. of this section, less any amount awarded in grants but not yet disbursed from the account, is determined to exceed 20% of the amount of contributions collected for deposit in the account pursuant to this subsection during the fiscal year then ended, the excess shall be regarded as an unemployment compensation contribution and deposited into the unemployment compensation fund within seven business days of the date that the determination is made. f. The Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development shall establish standards of performance for providers of basic skills training pursuant to this act. The standards shall include, but not be limited to, standards for the curriculum or training to be furnished, qualifications for persons who will provide the training under the act, and standards for establishing what constitutes successful completion of the training program. The commissioner shall establish means of determining the ability of enrollees to gain or maintain employment following the successful completion of a training program established pursuant to this section. In the event that the commissioner determines that a provider has not conducted its training program in accordance with the standards of performance, he may take that action necessary to correct the deficiencies of the provider, or terminate the contract with the provider of basic skills services if the provider fails to respond to remedial action. g. The State Employment and Training Commission shall review and evaluate the operations of programs supported by the Supplemental Workforce Fund for Basic Skills established pursuant to this section, with special consideration to how those programs assist in the implementation of the goals of the Strategic Five-Year State Plan for New Jersey's Workforce Investment System, and shall consult with the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development regarding its findings. h. For the purpose of this section: "Basic skills training" means basic mathematics, reading comprehension, basic computer literacy including new technology topics, English proficiency and work-readiness skills including topics for entry level managers and shall be regarded as a form of "remedial education" for the purposes of section 3 of P.L.1992, c.43 (C.34:15D-3); "One Stop Career Center" means one of the centers established in local areas to coordinate a variety of State and local programs providing employment and training services, including job placement services, or any other similar State or local government-sponsored center providing employment and training services as may be developed at any later time; and "Qualified disadvantaged worker," "qualified displaced worker," "qualified employed worker," and "employment and training services" have the meanings given to them by section 3 of P.L.1992, c.43 (C.34:15D-3). L.2001, c.152, s.1; amended 2009, c.199, s.3; 2012, c.7; 2017, c.52; 2019, c.314, s.2; 2021, c.289.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-232 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-232
Export Finance Company Advisory Council abolished.
Status: in_force

23. a. The Export Finance Company Advisory Council, established pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1995, c.209 (C.34:1B-99) in, but not of, the Department of the Treasury, is abolished and all of its functions, powers, and duties are continued and transferred to the Division of Business Assistance, Marketing, and International Trade. b. Except as otherwise provided in this act, whenever in any law, rule, regulation, order, reorganization plan, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding, or otherwise, reference is made to the Export Finance Company Advisory Council in, but not of, the Department of the Treasury, the same shall mean and refer to the division. L.2008, c.27, s.23.
N.J. Stat. § 34:2-21.18 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-21.18
Enforcement of act; inspection of places and certificates
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the Department of Labor and its inspectors and agents, acting under the Commissioner of Labor, to enforce the provisions of this act, to make complaints against persons violating its provisions, and to prosecute violations of the same. The Commissioner of Labor and any inspector or other authorized person acting under him, attendance officers and other persons employed by law to compel the attendance of children at school, and officers and agents of any duly incorporated society for the protection of children from cruelty and neglect, shall have authority to enter and inspect at any time any place or establishment covered by this act, and to have access to employment or age certificates or special permits kept on file by the employers and such other records as may aid in the enforcement of this act. L.1940, c. 153, p. 345, s. 18.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-252 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-252
Definitions relative to certain small business funding.
Status: in_force

1. As used in sections 1 and 2 of P.L.2016, c.84 (C.34:1B-252 et seq.): "Association" means a non-profit business advocacy association whose membership comprises small businesses in need of surety bonding. "Authority" shall have the same meaning as provided in section 3 of P.L.1974, c.80 (C.34:1B-3). "Fund" means the "Small Business Bonding Readiness Assistance Fund" established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2016, c.84 (C.34:1B-253). "Program" means the "Small Business Bonding Readiness Assistance Program" established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2016, c.84 (C.34:1B-253). "Small business" means a business engaged in the conduct of a trade or business in this State that qualifies as a "small business concern" within the meaning of the federal "Small Business Act," Pub.L.85-536 (15 U.S.C. s.631 et seq.) for the purpose of the small business's eligibility for performing a contract offered by the federal government or for assistance from the United States Small Business Administration. "Small business" shall also include a small business established in this State that is certified, pursuant to federal law, under the United States Small Business Administration's 8(a) Business Development Program or the HUBZone Program, or as a Small Disadvantaged Business, or as a Section 3 business concern by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. L.2016, c.84, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-148 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-148
Payment of, redemption of bonds, notes
Status: in_force

5. The authority may, in any resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds or notes pursuant to this act, pledge the Port Facility Revenue Fund or a portion thereof for payment of the redemption of the bonds or notes, or the principal and interest thereon, and covenant as to the use and disposition of moneys in the Port Facility Revenue Fund. All costs associated with the issuance of the bonds or notes by the authority for the purposes set forth in this act may be paid by the authority from the proceeds of bonds or notes or from the Port Facility Revenue Fund, as the authority shall determine, which costs may include, but shall not be limited to, any costs related to the issuance of bonds or notes, operating expenses of the authority attributable to the payment of current and anticipated liabilities and expenses, and costs of, and any payment due under, any agreement, including any agreement entered into pursuant to the provisions of subsection b. of section 7 of this act. Moneys in the Port Facility Revenue Fund shall not be used for any other purposes of the authority than those provided in this act. L.1997,c.150,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-353 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-353
Moneys available to eligible lenders.
Status: in_force

86. a. As part of the Main Street Recovery Finance Program, the authority shall make loans and grants available from the Main Street Recovery Fund, subject to annual appropriation and the availability of funds, to eligible community development finance institutions, minority depository institutions, and other eligible lenders pursuant to subsection b. of this section and to eligible microbusinesses pursuant to subsection c. of this section, provided that funds shall be made available to eligible microbusinesses certified by the State as a "minority business" or a "women's business" pursuant to P.L.1986, c.195 (C.52:27H-21.17 et seq.) in a manner consistent with authority requirements within paragraph a. of section 85 of P.L.2020, c.156 (C.34:1B-352). The authority may dedicate up to 10 percent of the amount appropriated for the purposes of this section to provide technical assistance grants to for-profit or non-profit entities that are experienced in providing technical assistance services or to eligible microbusinesses to help such eligible microbusinesses in applying for loan packaging services under the programs authorized to receive grants and loans pursuant to this section. b. The authority shall provide loans and grants to eligible community development finance institutions, minority depository institutions, and other eligible lenders in accordance with this subsection. Loans and grants made available to eligible community development finance institutions, minority depository institutions, and other eligible lenders pursuant to this paragraph shall be used to strengthen capital structures, leverage additional debt capital, and increase lending and investing in economically disadvantaged communities. The authority shall require an eligible community development finance institution, minority depository institution, or other eligible lender that receives a grant or loan pursuant to this subsection to enter into an agreement with the authority. As used in this section, "other eligible lender" means a zone development corporation as defined in section 3 of P.L.1983, c.303 (C.52:27H-62) that is located in a municipality with a population greater than 100,000 or another nonprofit lender with at least 10 years experience lending to microbusinesses. c. The authority shall provide loans to eligible microbusinesses in accordance with this subsection. Loans made available to eligible microbusinesses pursuant to this subsection may be used for capital improvements, employee training, salaries for new positions, and to pay for day-to-day operating expenditures, including payroll, rent, utilities, insurance, and purchases of goods and services. The authority shall require an eligible microbusiness to enter into a loan agreement. Loans made pursuant to this subsection shall have a term and an interest rate determined by the authority based on conditions currently prevailing in the market. The authority may forgive loans provided to eligible microbusinesses pursuant to this subsection at the authority's discretion. The authority may, through the terms of the loan agreement, establish terms governing the incidence of default by an eligible microbusiness. d. Prior to March 1, 2025, an eligible community development finance institution, minority depository institution, or other eligible lender seeking a loan or a grant pursuant to subsection b. of this section or an eligible microbusiness seeking a loan pursuant to subsection c. of this section shall submit an application for approval to the authority in the form and manner prescribed in regulations adopted by the authority pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). Before the authority may approve an application, the authority shall confirm with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the Department of Environmental Protection, and the Department of the Treasury whether the applicant is in substantial good standing with the respective department, or has entered into an agreement with the respective department that includes a practical corrective action plan for the applicant. The authority may also contract with an independent third party to perform a background check on the applicant. The applicant, or an authorized agent thereof, shall certify under the penalty of perjury that any information provided in the application required pursuant to this subsection is true. L.2020, c.156, s.86; amended 2021, c.160, s.42.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1A-26 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-26
Employees; transfer
Status: in_force

Such employees of any department, commission, board, office or other agency, the functions, powers and duties of which have been herein assigned or transferred to the Department of Labor and Industry or to any office or agency designated, continued or constituted therein, as the Commissioner of Labor and Industry may determine are needed for the proper performance of the functions and duties imposed upon the Department of Labor and Industry, or such office or agency therein, are hereby transferred to the department, office or agency to which such functions, powers and duties have been herein assigned or transferred. L.1948, c. 446, p. 1773, s. 26.
N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-15 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 6B / Section 6B-15
Prohibitions relative to employer advertisements.
Status: in_force

5. Unless otherwise permitted or required by law, an employer shall not knowingly or purposefully publish, or cause to be published, any advertisement that solicits applicants for employment where that advertisement explicitly provides that the employer will not consider any applicant who has been arrested or convicted of one or more crimes or offenses. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any advertisement that solicits applicants for a position in law enforcement, corrections, the judiciary, homeland security, or emergency management, or any other employment position where a criminal history record background check is required by law, rule or regulation, or where an arrest or conviction by the person for one or more crimes or offenses would or may preclude the person from holding such employment as required by any law, rule or regulation, or where any law, rule, or regulation restricts an employer's ability to engage in specified business activities based on the criminal records of its employees. Nothing set forth in this section shall be construed as prohibiting an employer from publishing, or causing to be published, an advertisement that contains any provision setting forth any other qualifications for employment, as permitted by law, including, but not limited to, the holding of a current and valid professional or occupational license, certificate, registration, permit or other credential, or a minimum level of education, training or professional, occupational, or field experience. L.2014, c.32, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11-56.63 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-56.63
Authority of commissioner.
Status: in_force

6. The commissioner shall have the authority to: a. investigate and ascertain the wages of any employees of a contractor or subcontractor furnishing building services for any property or premises owned or leased by the State, or of any covered airport or related location workers; b. enter and inspect the place of business or employment of any contractor or subcontractor furnishing building services for any property or premises owned or leased by the State, or of any covered airport or related location employer for the purpose of examining and inspecting any or all books, registers, payrolls, and other records of any such contractor or subcontractor, or of any covered airport or related location employer that in any way relate to or have a bearing upon the question of wages, hours, and other conditions of employment of any employees of such contractor or subcontractor, or of any covered airport or related location workers; copy any or all of such books, registers, payrolls, and other records as the commissioner may deem necessary or appropriate; and question the employees of such contractor or subcontractor or any covered airport or related location workers for the purpose of ascertaining whether the provisions of this act have been and are being complied with; c. require from such contractor or subcontractor, or covered airport or related location employer, full and correct statements in writing, including sworn statements, with respect to wages, hours, names, addresses, and other information pertaining to the contractor or subcontractor's workers, or covered airport or related location workers, and their employment as the commissioner may deem necessary or appropriate; and d. require any contractor or subcontractor, or covered airport or related location employer, to file, within 10 days of receipt of a request, any records enumerated in subsections b. and c. of this section, sworn as to their validity and accuracy. If the contractor or subcontractor fails to provide the requested records within 10 days, the State Treasurer may immediately withhold from payment to the employer up to 25% of the amount, not to exceed $100,000, to be paid to the employer under the terms of the contract pursuant to which the building services work is being performed. The amount withheld shall be immediately released upon receipt by the State Treasurer of a notice from the commissioner indicating that the request for records has been satisfied. L.2005, c.379, s.6; amended 2021, c.68, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-7.14 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-7.14
Determination of projects to be financed
Status: in_force

5. With respect to projects to be financed by the authority pursuant to this act and undertaken with moneys from the Economic Recovery Fund, the authority shall in determining those projects, and in the planning and undertaking of those projects, consider the following factors: a. The economic feasibility of the project; b. The degree to which the project will advance Statewide and regional strategies and objectives; c. The degree to which the project maximizes the leveraging of other sources of funds; and d. The degree to which the project promotes economic development, the creation or retention of jobs, and the stimulation of private sector investment and expansion. L.1992,C.16,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 34:13A-5.11 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-5.11
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Workplace Democracy Enhancement Act." L.2018, c.15, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 34:21-4 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-4
Construction of act relative to collective bargaining agreements.
Status: in_force

4. This act shall not be construed as limiting or modifying any provision of a collective bargaining agreement which requires notification, severance payment or other benefits on terms which are more favorable to employees than those required by this act. L.2007, c.212, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-128.3 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-128.3
Disclosure of medical information.
Status: in_force

7. a. In any case of an individual seeking workers' compensation from an employer, it shall be unlawful for the employer, the workers' compensation insurance carrier of the employer, a health care provider treating or evaluating the individual in connection with the case, or a third party in the case, or their agents, to disclose any medical information regarding the individual to any person other than a participant in that workers' compensation case, a reinsurer, the health care provider, medical and non-medical experts retained in connection with the case, the division, or the Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau, except under the following circumstances: (1) The information is disclosed in a manner that makes it impossible to ascertain the identity of the individual; (2) The information is collected, used or disclosed to or from an insurance support organization, provided that the information is used only to perform the insurance functions of claims settlement, detection and prevention of fraud, or detection and prevention of a misrepresentation or nondisclosure which is material to an insurance claim; (3) Records containing the information are subpoenaed by the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance pursuant to section 10 of P.L.1983, c.320 (C.17:33A-10) or by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil or criminal proceeding; or (4) The information is disclosed to another employer or insurance carrier of that employer for the sole purpose of determining the credit to be given to the other employer or carrier pursuant to subsection d. of R.S.34:15-12 if the individual seeks compensation from the other employer or insurance carrier. b. The Commissioner of Banking and Insurance shall have the power to examine and investigate the affairs of every insurance support organization that receives information pursuant to this section in order to determine whether the insurance support organization has been or is engaged in any conduct in violation of sections 6 through 9 of this amendatory and supplementary act. L.2001,c.326,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15C-15 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15C / Section 15C-15
Workforce Investment Boards; representatives; duties, powers.
Status: in_force

18. a. Each workforce investment area shall be under the jurisdiction of a Workforce Investment Board. Each local workforce investment area established by the Governor shall have the same boundaries as the labor market area of which it is a part, except in cases where the boundaries are different because the Governor is required, pursuant to section 116 of Pub. L.105-220 (29 U.S.C. s. 2831), to approve a request to be a workforce investment area. b. Each Workforce Investment Board shall be in conformity with section 116 of Pub. L. 105-220 (29 U.S.C. s.2831) and the guidelines issued by the State Employment and Training Commission and shall consist of: (1) Representatives of businesses who: (a) Are owners of businesses, chief executives or operating officers of businesses, and other business executives or employers with optimum policy making or hiring authority; (b) Represent businesses with employment opportunities that reflect the employment opportunities of the local area; (c) Are appointed from among individuals nominated by local business organizations and business trade associations; and (d) Constitute a majority of the membership of the local board; (2) Representatives of local educational entities who: (a) Are representatives of local educational agencies, local school boards, entities providing adult education and literacy activities, county vocational technical schools and post-secondary educational institutions, including representatives of community colleges; and (b) Are selected from nominations by regional or local educational agencies, institutions or organizations representing such local educational entities; (3) Representatives of local area labor organizations who are nominated by local labor federations; (4) Representatives of community-based organizations including organizations representing individuals with disabilities, organizations representing veterans, and faith-based organizations; (5) Representatives of local economic development agencies including private sector entities; (6) Representatives of each of the One-Stop partners; and (7) Representatives that chief elected officials deem appropriate for board membership. The chairperson of the board shall be selected from among members of the board who are representative of business in the local area. c. Members of the board shall be appointed from among individuals nominated by appropriate organizations in accordance with section 117 of Pub. L. 105-220 (29 U.S.C. s.2832). If there is only one unit of general local government in the local area with experience in administering workforce investment programs, the chief elected official of that unit shall determine the initial number of members on the board and shall appoint the members. If there are two or more units in the local area with experience in administering job training programs, the chief elected officials of those units shall, in accordance with an agreement entered into by all of those units, determine the initial number of members on the board and appoint the members. In the absence of an agreement by all of the units, the Governor shall determine the initial number of members on the board and appoint the members. Members shall be appointed for fixed and staggered terms and may serve until their successors are appointed. A vacancy in the membership of the board shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. A member of the board may be removed for cause in accordance with procedures established by the board. d. The Governor shall certify a board if it is determined that the board's composition and appointments are consistent with the provisions of this section and section 117 of Pub. L. 105-220 (29 U.S.C. s.2832) and the requirements of the State Employment and Training Commission. The certification shall be made or denied not later than 30 days after the date on which a list of members and necessary supporting documentation are submitted to the Governor. The board shall, within 30 days after its certification by the Governor, be convened by the official or officials who made the appointments to the board under subsection c. of this section. The board shall meet at least four times per year, with meetings open to attendance by interested persons pursuant to the "Open Public Meetings Act," P.L.1975, c.231 (C.10:4-6 et seq.). e. Each Workforce Investment Board established pursuant to this act shall: (1) Provide policy guidance for, and exercise oversight with respect to, all workforce investment programs within its labor market area in partnership with the unit or units of general local government within the area. To provide the policy guidance and oversight, the board shall review and evaluate the programs and, as appropriate, make recommendations to the Governor, the Legislature, or any State agency or local governing entity involved in the funding or administration of the programs. The recommendations shall be based primarily on how effective each program is in meeting relevant performance standards, including standards regarding the cost and quality of training and the characteristics of participants. The board shall provide any planning, policy guidance or oversight with respect to workforce investment programs in accordance with any agreement entered into pursuant to subsection g. of section 9 of this act by the commission and the department administering or funding the programs. (2) Establish skill level and competency guidelines, which may be above the criteria established by the commission, consistent with the provisions of this act to be used as a basis for the selection of skill training programs and competency curriculum in its local area; (3) Assist in the development, approval and submission of the State workforce investment operating plan for its labor market area; (4) Prepare, approve and submit to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the State Employment and Training Commission a budget for itself in accordance with the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Pub. L. 105-220 (29 U.S.C. s. 2801 et seq.); (5) Submit to the State Employment and Training Commission, by September 1 of each year, an annual report covering the immediately preceding program period of July 1 to June 30. The report shall contain: (a) An account of activities during the program period, including all coordination activities undertaken by the board to eliminate unnecessary duplication of services and foster a unified One-Stop delivery system; (b) Information describing the extent to which the activities failed or succeeded in meeting relevant performance standards; and (c) The skill level and competency guidelines to be used in the upcoming year; (6) Fulfill any other role or function of a Workforce Investment Board required pursuant to Pub. L. 105-220 (29 U.S.C. s. 2801 et seq.); and (7) Assume any additional responsibilities assigned to it by the Governor in consultation with the State Employment and Training Commission. f. In order to carry out its functions under this act, a Workforce Investment Board may: (1) Hire staff; (2) Incorporate as a non-profit or other entity; (3) Select, under agreement with the chief elected official or officials, the administrative entity for workforce investment programs funded within the workforce investment area; (4) Seek, obtain and expend additional funding for the programs from public and private sources; and (5) Establish as many committees as are necessary to satisfactorily perform its duties. There shall be, at a minimum, a local Youth Council, a Disability Committee, a One-Stop Committee and a Literacy Committee. g. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2005, c.354.) h. No member of a Workforce Investment Board established pursuant to this act shall cast a vote on the provision of services by that member or any organization which that member directly represents or vote on any matter which would provide direct financial benefit to that member. Workforce Investment Boards shall be subject to policies concerning conflict of interest and nepotism prescribed by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development. i. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2005, c.354.) L.1989,c.293,s.18; amended 2005, c.354, s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11-33.4 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-33.4
Furnishing of required information to other jurisdiction; powers and duties of division of taxation
Status: in_force

If an agreement with a foreign taxing jurisdiction is in force pursuant to section 3 hereof, the Division of Taxation shall ascertain, from any source available to it, such information as may be required to be furnished to such jurisdiction under or by virtue of the terms of the agreement, and shall furnish that information to such jurisdiction in compliance with said agreement. The division is authorized, to the extent necessary to comply with the terms of said agreement, to adopt and enforce rules and regulations requiring employers within this State to furnish the division with information in regard to names and addresses, in such jurisdiction, of persons employed by them who reside in such jurisdiction. The division, by such rules and regulations, may provide that any employer who fails to furnish the required information within the time prescribed by the division, shall, unless the employer shall establish to the satisfaction of the division that such failure was in good faith and was not willful, be liable to a penalty, with respect to each such name and address not reported, of $1.00 for each calendar month or fraction thereof that the information was withheld; provided, nevertheless, that the amount of such penalties which may be assessed against a single employer shall not exceed $1,000.00 for any calendar year. Such penalty shall be recoverable under the provisions of the Penalty Enforcement Law. L.1961, c. 10, p. 31, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-265 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-265
Employee rights to certain inventions.
Status: in_force

1. a. (1) Any provision in an employment contract between an employee and employer, which provides that the employee shall assign or offer to assign any of the employee's rights to an invention to that employer, shall not apply to an invention that the employee develops entirely on the employee's own time, and without using the employer's equipment, supplies, facilities or information, including any trade secret information, except for those inventions that: (a) relate to the employer's business or actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development; or (b) result from any work performed by the employee on behalf of the employer. (2) To the extent any provision in an employment contract applies, or intends to apply, to an employee invention subject to this subsection, the provision shall be deemed against the public policy of this State and shall be unenforceable. b. No employer shall require a provision made void and unenforceable by this act as a condition of employment or continued employment. Nothing in this act shall be construed to forbid or restrict the right of an employer to provide in contracts of employment for: (1) disclosure, provided that any disclosure shall be received in confidence, of all of an employee's inventions made solely or jointly with others during the term of the employee's employment; (2) a review process by the employer to determine any issues that may arise; and (3) full title to certain patents and inventions to be in the United States, as required by contracts between the employer and the United States or any of its agencies. c. Nothing in this act shall be deemed to impede or otherwise diminish the rights of alienation of inventors or patent-owners. L.2017, c.346, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 34:6-154 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-154
Information confidential, use by apparel industry unit
Status: in_force

8. Information obtained or collected by the department pursuant to this act shall be exempt from P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.), and shall be used exclusively by the apparel industry unit in effectuating the purposes of this act. L.1987,c.458,s.8; amended 1991,c.189,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-77.7 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-77.7
Denial of application or revocation of consent
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall have the authority to deny the application of any group of self-insurers to pay such benefits, or to revoke his consent for any group continuing to pay for good cause shown, including, but not limited to: a. Failure to comply with regulations adopted by the commissioner or with any provisions of this act; b. Failure to comply with a lawful order of the commissioner; c. Deterioration of financial condition to such an extent that such deterioration would have an adverse affect on the ability of the self-insurance group to pay expected losses. L.1983, c. 376, s. 8, eff. Nov. 10, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1A-52.3 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-52.3
Annual award.
Status: in_force

3. Every year, the Governor, or the designee thereof, shall award the New Jersey Governor's Cup to the winner of the Sunset Lake Hydrofest. L.2009, JR4, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-91 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-91
Actuary and additional assistants in insurance department
Status: in_force

The commissioner of banking and insurance is authorized to employ an actuary and necessary assistants and to fix their compensation, subject to the provisions of Title 11, Civil Service, except where otherwise provided by statute; to compel the production of all books, data, papers and records necessary for the actuary to compile statistics for determining the pure cost of workmen's compensation and employers' liability insurance; and to examine, either personally or through any person appointed by him, the pay roll records and workmen's compensation or employers' liability policies and all data relating to such records and policies of any employer subject to the provisions of this article in order to determine whether such provisions are being complied with. The information in the possession of the actuary shall be available to the compensation rating and inspection bureau in fixing rates.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-289 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-289
Definitions.
Status: in_force

21. As used in sections 20 through 34 of P.L.2020, c.156 (C.34:1B-288 through 34:1B-302): "Authority" means the New Jersey Economic Development Authority established by section 4 of P.L.1974, c.80 (C.34:1B-4). "Director" means the Director of the Division of Taxation in the Department of the Treasury. "Follow-on investment" means a subsequent investment made by an investor who has a previous investment in a New Jersey high-growth business. "Fund" means the "New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund" established by section 23 of P.L.2020, c.156 (C.34:1B-291). "Headquarters" means the single location in which the chief executive officer, chief operating officer, or other high level officers of a business directs, controls, and coordinates the activities of the business. "High-growth business" means a business that is growing significantly faster than the average growth rate of the economy or is a start-up company that is investing in developing a product or new business model that will allow it to grow significantly faster than the average growth rate of the economy within the next three to five years. "Incentive area" means an area in this State: (1) designated pursuant to the "State Planning Act," P.L.1985, c.398 (C.52:18A-196 et seq.), as Planning Area 1 (Metropolitan); or (2) that has been designated as a qualified opportunity zone pursuant to 26 U.S.C. s.1400Z-1. "Innovation ecosystem" means funding, programs, and events that support the establishment and expansion of high-growth companies in targeted sectors. Examples of such funding, programs, and events include: mentoring programs for start-ups, meet-up or networking events, funding for locating a business in a collaborative workspace, programs that provide business services, and entrepreneurial education to companies. "Opportunity zone" means a federal population census tract in this State that was eligible to be designated as a qualified opportunity zone pursuant to 26 U.S.C. s.1400Z-1 as may be amended. "Principal business operations" means any of the following: (1) at least 50 percent of the business's employees not primarily engaged in retail sales reside in the State; (2) at least 50 percent of the business's payroll for employees not primarily engaged in retail sales is paid to individuals living in the State; (3) at least 50 percent of the business's full-time employees not primarily engaged in retail sales are filling a position in the State; (4) at least 50 percent of the business's payroll for employees not primarily engaged in retail sales is paid to full-time employees filling a position in the State; or (5) the business's headquarters is located in the State, and of all states, the largest percentage of the business's full-time employees, who are based in the United States and are not primarily engaged in retail sales, is located in New Jersey. "Program" means the New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Program established by section 22 of P.L.2020, c.156 (C.34:1B-290). "Purchaser" means an entity registered to do business in this State with the Director of the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services in the Department of the Treasury that purchases an allocation of tax credits under the program. "Qualified business" means a business that, at the time of the first qualified investment in the business and throughout the period of the qualified investment under the program, is registered to do business in this State with the Director of the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services in the Department of the Treasury; has its principal business operations located in the State and intends to maintain its principal business operations in the State after receiving a qualified investment under the program; is engaged in a targeted industry; and employs fewer than 250 persons at the time of the qualified investment. "Qualified investment" means the direct investment of money by the fund in a qualified business for the purchase of shares of stock, with an option to make an additional investment in an option or warrant or a follow-on investment, in the discretion of the authority, all of which is matched by an investment by a qualified venture firm. "Qualified venture firm" means a venture firm that is approved by the authority as a qualified venture firm pursuant to section 29 of P.L.2020, c.156 (C.34:1B-297). "Special purpose vehicle" means an entity controlled by or under common control with a venture firm that is formed solely for the purpose of investing in a New Jersey high-growth business alongside the venture firm. "Targeted industry" means any industry identified from time to time by the authority which shall initially include advanced transportation and logistics, advanced manufacturing, aviation, autonomous vehicle and zero-emission vehicle research or development, clean energy, life sciences, hemp processing, information and high technology, finance and insurance, professional services, film and digital media, non-retail food and beverage businesses including food innovation, and other innovative industries that disrupt current technologies or business models. "Venture firm" means a partnership, corporation, trust, or limited liability company that invests cash in a business during the early or expansion stages of a business in exchange for an equity stake in the business in which the investment is made. Venture firm may include a venture capital fund, a family office fund, or a corporate investor fund, provided that a professional manager administers the venture firm. L.2020, c.156, s.21; amended 2023, c.118, s.1; 2025, c.80, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15C-10.1a — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15C / Section 15C-10.1a
Performance quality standards, established, Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development; rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

2. a. Within 12 months of the effective date of P.L.2022, c.76 (C.18A:3B-45.1 et al.), the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development shall establish performance quality standards for: (1) private career schools, referred to and defined as "qualifying schools" under section 4 of P.L.1989, c.293 (C.34:15C-1), authorized jointly under section 13 of P.L.2005, c.354 (C.34:15C-10.1) by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development and the Commissioner of Education to operate in New Jersey; and (2) private career schools authorized by a professional or occupational board established within the Division of Consumer Affairs, in the Department of Law and Public Safety, to offer an educational program required for licensure, registration, or certification in a profession or occupation regulated by a professional or occupational board established within the division. b. In establishing the performance quality standards, the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development shall consider the ratio of the tuition and fees charged to students in the program net of any institutional grant aid to the average earnings of New Jersey workers employed in the specific occupation for which the program prepares students. (1) In the event that the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development determines that a program offered by a private career school does not meet the minimum acceptable level of performance, the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development and the Commissioner of Education shall, pursuant to section 13 of P.L.2005, c.354 (C.34:15C-10.1), revoke, suspend or make conditional the certificate of approval issued under that law. (2) In the event that the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development determines that an educational program required for licensure, registration, or certification in a profession or occupation regulated by a professional or occupational board established within the Division of Consumer Affairs does not meet the minimum acceptable level of performance, the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development shall issue a written determination directing the applicable board within the Division of Consumer Affairs to suspend or revoke the private career school's license or accreditation to offer such program. c. All private career schools, including those operating with a certificate of approval issued jointly by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development and the Commissioner of Education, and those authorized by a professional or occupational board established within the Division of Consumer Affairs to offer an educational program required for licensure, registration, or certification in a profession or occupation regulated by a professional or occupational board established within the Division of Consumer Affairs, shall submit a quarterly report to the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development that includes: (1) the tuition and fees charged for each program; (2) a record for each student enrolled in each program. The student record shall include, but not be limited to: the student's social security number, gender, date of birth, date of enrollment, any date of completion, date of termination, date of start in a job, date of application for a license, licensing examination result, date of issuance of a license, and any credential issued; and (3) any additional information that may be required by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development. d. Each private career school may be required by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development to submit additional reports on a more frequent basis. (1) In the event that the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development determines that a program offered by a private career school has failed to submit any report required under this section, the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development and the Commissioner of Education shall, pursuant to section 13 of P.L.2005, c.354 (C.34:15C-10.1), revoke, suspend or make conditional the certificate of approval issued under that law. (2) In the event that the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development determines that an educational program required for licensure, registration, or certification in a profession or occupation regulated by a professional or occupational board established within the Division of Consumer Affairs has failed to submit any report required under this section, the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development shall issue a written determination directing the applicable board within the division to suspend or revoke the private career school's license or accreditation to offer such program. e. Upon receiving the written determination from the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development directing the suspension or revocation of the private career school's license or accreditation to offer a program, the applicable board within the Division of Consumer Affairs may delay the effective date of the suspension or revocation for a reasonable time if it determines that doing so is necessary for the applicable board, or the affected private career school at the direction of the applicable board, to protect the interests of students. f. Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the authority of a professional or occupational board established within the Division of Consumer Affairs to suspend or revoke the license or accreditation of a private career school pursuant to Title 45 of the Revised Statutes. g. The Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, in consultation with the Commissioner of Education and the Attorney General, shall adopt, in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this section. L.2022, c.76, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1-6 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-6
Inspections; enforcement districts
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall enforce the provisions of this title and exercise supervision and control over the deputy commissioners, bureau chiefs and all inspectors, and shall, as often as is practicable, cause inspections to be made of all establishments and places regulated or affected by this title. He may divide the state into districts and assign inspectors to such districts and in his discretion transfer them from one district to another.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11-78 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-78
Guidelines, regulations promulgated.
Status: in_force

20. The department shall promulgate appropriate guidelines and regulations to effectuate the purposes of P.L.2023, c.262 (C.34:11-69 et al.). L.2023, c.262, s.20.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-56 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-56
Rules of evidence
Status: in_force

At such hearing evidence, exclusive of ex parte affidavits, may be produced by both parties, but the official conducting the hearing shall not be bound by the rules of evidence.
N.J. Stat. § 34:4A-13 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 4A / Section 4A-13
Discharge or discrimination against employee due to actions to help enforce this act; penalties
Status: in_force

Any operator who discharges or in any other manner discriminates against any employee because such employee has made any complaint to the commissioner regarding a violation of this act or any rule or regulation promulgated hereunder, or because such employee has caused to be instituted or is about to cause to be instituted any proceeding under or related to this act or any rule or regulation promulgated hereunder, or because such employee has testified or is about to testify in any such proceeding, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction therefor, be fined not less than $50.00 nor more than $200.00. Such operator shall be required, as a condition of such judgment of conviction, to offer reinstatement in employment to any such discharged employee and to correct any such discriminatory action, and also to pay to any such employee, in full, all wages lost as a result of such discharge or discriminatory action. L.1975, c. 226, s. 13, eff. Oct. 15, 1975.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-21.23 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-21.23
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Motor Vehicle Surcharges Securitization Act of 2004." L.2004,c.70,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-145 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-145
Findings, declarations relative to unification of ports
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and declares: a. The Legislature of the State of New Jersey approved legislation in 1992, concurred in by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and approved by the Congress of the United States, amending the Compact creating the Delaware River Port Authority to facilitate the unification of the ports of the Delaware river by authorizing the creation of a subsidiary corporation or corporations and the taking of other measures to effectuate the unification. b. Pursuant to the provisions of the Compact amendments, the merger or unification of port facilities in the State of New Jersey must be done in accordance with State law. c. It is therefore in the public interest, pursuant to existing law, for this Legislature to consent to legislation that will direct that, upon the refunding, refinancing or defeasance of the outstanding bonds of the South Jersey Port Corporation, the port facilities of that corporation, along with its assets, liabilities and obligations, will be transferred to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority for operation and maintenance of all or a portion of the facilities by a subsidiary corporation of the Delaware River Port Authority, with the employees of the South Jersey Port Corporation to be employed by the subsidiary corporation. The subsidiary corporation shall operate pursuant to the same principles set forth in R.S.32:3-1 et seq. for the operation of the Delaware River Port Authority. L.1997,c.150,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11-56.41 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-56.41
Collective bargaining; effect of act
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall be deemed to interfere with, impede, or in any way diminish the right of workmen to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing in order to establish wages in excess of any applicable minimum under this act. L.1963, c. 150, s. 17.
N.J. Stat. § 34:21-9 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-9
Definitions relative to relocation of call centers.
Status: in_force

2. For the purposes of this act: "Call center" means a facility or other operation whereby workers receive telephone calls or emails or other electronic communication for the purpose of providing customer assistance or other service. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development. "Employer" means any business entity that employs 50 or more full-time workers or 50 or more workers that in the aggregate work at least 1,500 hours per week, excluding overtime hours, for the purpose of staffing a call center. L.2019, c.470, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-120.25 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-120.25
Examination, regulation of association
Status: in_force

11. The association shall be subject to examination and regulation by the department. No later than March 30 of each year, the board of directors shall submit a financial report for the preceding calendar year in a form approved by the department. L.1993,c.107,s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-2 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-2
Defenses abolished
Status: in_force

The right to compensation as provided by this article shall not be defeated upon the ground that the injury was caused in any degree by the negligence of a fellow employee; or that the injured employee assumed the risks inherent in or incidental to or arising out of his employment or arising from the failure of the employer to provide and maintain safe premises and suitable appliances; which said grounds of defense are hereby abolished.
N.J. Stat. § 34:13A-5.5 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-5.5
Representation fee in lieu of dues
Status: in_force

2. a. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, the majority representative and the public employer of public employees in an appropriate unit shall, where requested by the majority representative, negotiate concerning the subject of requiring the payment by all nonmember employees in the unit to the majority representative of a representation fee in lieu of dues for services rendered by the majority representative. Where agreement is reached it shall be embodied in writing and signed by the authorized representatives of the public employer and the majority representative. If no agreement is reached, the majority representative may petition the commission to conduct an investigation. If the commission determines during the investigation that a majority of the employees in the negotiations unit are voluntary dues paying members of the majority representative and that the majority representative maintains a demand and return system as required by subsection c. of this section and section 3 of P.L.1979, c.477 (C.34:13A-5.6), the commission shall order the public employer to institute a payroll deduction of the representation fee in lieu of dues from the wages or salaries of the employees in the negotiationsunit who are not members of the majority representative. b. The representation fee in lieu of dues shall be in an amount equivalent to the regular membership dues, initiation fees and assessments charged by the majority representative to its own members less the cost of benefits financed through the dues, fees and assessments and available to or benefitting only its members, but in no event shall such fee exceed 85% of the regular membership dues, fees and assessments. c. Any public employee who pays a representation fee in lieu of dues shall have the right to demand and receive from the majority representative, under proceedings established and maintained in accordance with section 3 of P.L.1979, c.477 (C.34:13A-5.6), a return of any part of that fee paid by him which represents the employee's additional pro rata share of expenditures by the majority representative that is either in aid of activities or causes of a partisan political or ideological nature only incidentally related to the terms and conditions of employment or applied toward the cost of any other benefits available only to members of the majority representative. The pro rata share subject to refund shall not reflect, however, the costs of support of lobbying activities designed to foster policy goals in collective negotiations and contract administration or to secure for the employees represented advantages in wages, hours, and other conditions of employment in addition to those secured through collective negotiations with the public employer. L.1979,c.477,s.2; amended 2002, c.46, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-147 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-147
Powers of authority
Status: in_force

4. a. For the purpose of providing funds for the financing of the establishment, acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, improvement and ownership of port facilities, the authority shall have the power to issue bonds or notes, incur indebtedness, borrow money or incur other obligations secured in whole or in part by the moneys in the Port Facility Revenue Fund or by any state contract or both and also to issue such bonds, notes or other indebtedness for the purpose of defeasing, refinancing or refunding the existing bonded and other indebtedness of an authority or corporation having jurisdiction, ownership or control of port facilities. However, the authority shall not issue bonds, notes or other obligations for defeasing, refinancing or refunding the bonds or notes of the South Jersey Port Corporation until a subsidiary corporation has been formally established by the Delaware River Port Authority and the State Treasurer and the authority have approved an agreement pursuant to subsection b. of this section providing for the lease, management or other operation of all or a portion of the port facilities of the South Jersey Port Corporation. The bonds or notes shall be authorized by resolution, which shall stipulate the manner of execution and form of the bonds or notes, whether the bonds or notes are in one or more series, the date of issue, time or times of maturity, which (in the case of bonds) shall not exceed 30 years, the rate or rates of interest payable on the bonds or notes, the denomination or denominations in which the bonds or notes are issued, conversion or registration privileges, the sources and medium of payment and place or places of payment and terms of redemption. The bonds or notes may be sold at a public or private sale at a price or prices determined by the authority. b. The authority is hereby authorized to enter into any agreement with a subsidiary corporation with respect to the lease, management or other operation of all or a portion of the port facilities on such terms as the authority shall deem appropriate, such agreement to be subject to the approval of the State Treasurer. The authority shall, however, be authorized to enter into an agreement with a subsidiary corporation under this section where the directors of such subsidiary corporation are required to be residents of the State of New Jersey and one or more other states only on the following conditions: The bylaws of the subsidiary corporation shall provide, and continue to provide, for the exercise of a veto by the Governor of the State of New Jersey with respect to an action of a director of the subsidiary corporation appointed from the State of New Jersey, which exercise is hereby authorized in the same form and manner as provided in P.L.1991, c.516 (C.32:3-4a et seq.) for the veto of an action of a commissioner of the Delaware River Port Authority appointed from the State of New Jersey; the exercise of the veto by the Governor of the State of New Jersey pursuant to this section shall not serve to dissolve the subsidiary corporation; the number of directors of the corporation from the State of New Jersey shall be the same as the number of directors of the corporation from each of the other states; and no action of the corporation shall be binding unless at least a simple majority of the directors from each state and at least a simple majority of the directors from New Jersey shall vote in favor thereof. The provisions of this section shall also be binding on any entity which is a successor to the authority. The authority is hereby authorized also to enter into any agreement with the South Jersey Port Corporation with respect to the defense of litigation against the South Jersey Port Corporation. c. The authority is hereby authorized to convey or reconvey the port facilities to any other entity, including but not limited to the South Jersey Port Corporation, subject to the approval of the State Treasurer and the Legislature. The authority shall submit for approval to the Legislature, on a day when both the General Assembly and the Senate are in session, a plan for conveying or reconveying the port facilities to an entity other than the subsidiary corporation. The date of the submission shall be entered into the Senate Journal and the Minutes of the General Assembly. The Legislature shall be deemed to have approved the plan unless within 45 days of the submission of the plan by the authority to the Legislature, the Legislature adopts by affirmative vote of a majority of the authorized membership of both of the houses a concurrent resolution disapproving the plan. The time period shall commence on the day of submission and expire on the 45th day after submission or for a house not meeting on the 45th day, on the next meeting of that house. d. In addition to any other provisions of an agreement, an agreement between the authority and a subsidiary corporation for the lease, management or other operation of port facilities acquired from the South Jersey Port Corporation, except as provided in section 15 of this act, shall require an annual payment to the authority for the rental of the port facilities in New Jersey. The annual payment shall be deposited into the Port Facility Revenue Fund created by section 6 of this act. L.1997,c.150,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 34:17-17 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-17
Reincorporation under chapter
Status: in_force

Any association incorporated under an act entitled "An act to encourage the organization and regulate co-operative associations of workmen," approved March twenty-second, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-one (L.1881, c. 139, p. 163), may come under and be subject to the provisions and liabilities of this chapter, in the same manner as if formed under the same, if such association makes and files the certificate required by section 34:17-2 of this title.
N.J. Stat. § 34:13A-16.7 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-16.7
Definitions relative to police and fire arbitration; limitation on awards.
Status: in_force

2. a. As used in this section: "Base salary" means the salary provided pursuant to a salary guide or table and any amount provided pursuant to a salary increment, including any amount provided for longevity or length of service. It also shall include any other item agreed to by the parties, or any other item that was included in the base salary as understood by the parties in the prior contract. Base salary shall not include non-salary economic issues, pension and health and medical insurance costs. "Non-salary economic issues" means any economic issue that is not included in the definition of base salary. b. An arbitrator shall not render any award pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1977, c.85 (C.34:13A-16) which, in the first year of the collective negotiation agreement awarded by the arbitrator, increases base salary items by more than 2.0 percent of the aggregate amount expended by the public employer on base salary items for the members of the affected employee organization in the twelve months immediately preceding the expiration of the collective negotiation agreement subject to arbitration. In each subsequent year of the agreement awarded by the arbitrator, base salary items shall not be increased by more than 2.0 percent of the aggregate amount expended by the public employer on base salary items for the members of the affected employee organization in the immediately preceding year of the agreement awarded by the arbitrator. The parties may agree, or the arbitrator may decide, to distribute the aggregate monetary value of the award over the term of the collective negotiation agreement in unequal annual percentage increases, which shall not be greater than the compounded value of a 2.0 percent increase per year over the corresponding length of the collective negotiation agreement. An award of an arbitrator shall not include base salary items and non-salary economic issues which were not included in the prior collective negotiations agreement. L.2010, c.105, s.2; amended 2014, c.11, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11-56a8 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-56a8
Appointment of wage board; report upon establishment of minimum fair wage rates
Status: in_force

If the commissioner is of the opinion that a substantial number of employees in any occupation or occupations are receiving less than a fair wage, he shall appoint a wage board as provided in section 10 of this act to report upon the establishment of minimum fair wage rates for employees in such occupation or occupations. L.1966, c. 113, s. 9.
N.J. Stat. § 34:6-47.6 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-47.6
Enforcement
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall administer and enforce the provisions of this act and he is hereby empowered to prescribe and promulgate rules and regulations consistent herewith. L.1948, c. 249, p. 1102, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-21.28 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-21.28
"Motor Vehicle Surcharges Revenue Fund."
Status: in_force

6. a. There is created within the authority a special nonlapsing fund, to be known as the "Motor Vehicle Surcharges Revenue Fund." The Motor Vehicle Surcharges Revenue Fund shall consist of: (1) such moneys as may be appropriated to the Motor Vehicle Surcharges Revenue Fund by the Legislature and paid to the authority by the State Treasurer from Dedicated Motor Vehicle Surcharges Revenues; (2) interest or other income derived from the investment of moneys in the Motor Vehicle Surcharges Revenue Fund; and (3) any other moneys as may be deposited from time to time, except that such moneys shall not be appropriated from the General Fund. b. In each State fiscal year during which the authority has outstanding bonds or refunding bonds which have been issued pursuant to this act, moneys in the Motor Vehicle Surcharges Revenue Fund may be used by the authority, in accordance with the provisions of any bond resolutions authorizing the issuance of bonds or refunding bonds pursuant to this act and any contract between the authority and the State Treasurer authorized and entered into pursuant to section 7 of this act, to pay debt service payable on the authority's then outstanding bonds or refunding bonds issued pursuant to this act and any amounts due in connection with any agreements entered into pursuant to subsection c. of section 4 of this act due in such fiscal year, to replenish any reserve or other fund established for such bonds or refunding bonds issued in accordance with subsection a. of section 4 of this act, and to pay any and all other additional amounts as shall be authorized by this act and required to be paid by the authority during such fiscal year, provided however, that the payment of all such amounts to the authority by the State Treasurer shall be subject to and dependent upon appropriations being made from time to time by the Legislature of the amounts thereof for the purposes of this act. Notwithstanding any other provision of any law, rule, regulation or order to the contrary, the authority shall be paid only such amounts as shall be required by the provisions of any contract between the authority and the State Treasurer authorized and entered into pursuant to section 7 of this act and the incurrence of any obligation of the State under any such contract, including any payments to be made thereunder, shall be subject to and dependent upon appropriations being made from time to time by the Legislature for the purposes of this act. c. In each fiscal year beginning on or after July 1, 2006, all amounts on deposit in the Motor Vehicle Surcharges Revenue Fund in excess of the amount necessary to pay any amounts required to be paid by the authority pursuant to any bond resolutions authorizing the issuance of bonds or refunding bonds pursuant to this act or pursuant to any contract between the authority and the State Treasurer authorized or entered into pursuant to section 7 of this act and payable during such fiscal year shall be transferred to the General Fund, provided that the first $7,500,000 of such moneys so transferred in each fiscal year shall be remitted to the "Alcohol Treatment Programs Fund" created in section 2 of P.L.2001, c.48 (C.26:2B-9.2). L.2004,c.70,s.6.