N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-49 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-49
Uniform codes not superseded, permits required
Status: in_force

25. Except as provided in section 6 of P.L.1983, c.516 (C.34:6A-30), nothing in this act shall be deemed to conflict with or supersede any provision of the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.) or the code promulgated thereunder or to affect or limit the powers, duties, authorities and responsibilities of the Commissioner of Community Affairs or any enforcing agency thereunder. Except as provided in section 6 of P.L.1983, c.516 (C.34:6A-30), nothing in this act shall be deemed to conflict with or supersede any provision of the "Uniform Fire Safety Act," P.L.1983, c.383 (C.52:27D-192 et al.), or the code promulgated thereunder, nor affect or limit the powers, duties, authorities and responsibilities of the Commissioner of Community Affairs or any enforcing agency thereunder. Whenever an action taken to comply with the provisions of this act makes it necessary for a property owner or employer to obtain a permit pursuant to the State uniform construction code, the owner or employer shall obtain the permit from the enforcing agency having jurisdiction. The commissioner shall inform any owner or employer who is required to take an action to be in compliance that it is the responsibility of the owner or employer to contact the agency having jurisdiction to determine whether a permit is required and to obtain any required permit. L.1983,c.516,s.25; amended 1995,c.186,s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-335.2 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-335.2
Completed program application, pending approval, withdrawal, timeline.
Status: in_force

15. If an applicant has submitted a completed program application that is pending approval by the authority on the effective date of P.L.2023, c.98 (C.34:1B-335.1 et al.), the applicant may withdraw the application at any time before the authority approves or denies the application. If the applicant withdraws the application, the authority shall return all application fees paid by the applicant, and the withdrawal shall not serve to prejudice the consideration of any program application submitted by the applicant thereafter. L.2023, c.98, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 34:13A-11 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-11
Rules
Status: in_force

The board shall have power to adopt, alter, amend or repeal such rules in connection with the voluntary mediation of labor disputes in private employment and the commission shall have the same powers in public employment, as may be necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of the provisions of this act. L.1941, c. 100, p. 232, s. 11. Amended by L.1968, c. 303, s. 13, eff. July 1, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-66 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-66
Appeal; costs
Status: in_force

Any party may appeal from the judgment of a judge of compensation to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court, which appeal shall be taken in accordance with the rules of court. The judgment entered in any court on any such appeal shall be conclusive and binding, and proceedings thereon shall only be for the recovery of moneys thereby determined to be due. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as limiting the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. Costs may be awarded in accordance with the rules of any court to which an appeal is taken. Amended by L.1945, c. 74, p. 397, s. 17; L.1953, c. 33, p. 598, s. 57; L.1956, c. 141, p. 579, s. 8; L.1971, c. 463, s. 1, eff. March 2, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-267 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-267
Maintenance, administration of loan program and application process
Status: in_force

2. a. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority, in consultation with the Department of Agriculture, shall maintain and administer a loan program and application process for the purpose of providing loans to eligible vineyards or wineries to pay for qualified capital expenses. b. A loan to an eligible vineyard or winery authorized under P.L.2019, c.34 (C.34:1B-266 et seq.) shall be made pursuant to a loan agreement with the authority and shall contain any terms and conditions considered appropriate by the authority that are consistent with the purposes of P.L.2019, c.34 (C.34:1B-266 et seq.). The provisions of the loan agreement shall include, but not be limited to, a statement the proportional shares of ownership in eligible vineyard or winery, equipment usage and maintenance responsibilities, and loan repayment responsibilities for any loan proceeds received under the loan program. c. The authority may, in its discretion, require an eligible vineyard or winery that receives a loan authorized pursuant to P.L.2019, c.34 (C.34:1B-266 et seq.) to submit an annual audited financial statement to the authority in order to ensure the continued viability of all vineyard or winery operations. d. The authority may, either through the adoption of rules and regulations, or through the terms of the loan agreement made pursuant to subsection c. of this section, establish terms governing the incidence of default by an eligible vineyard or winery that receives a loan under the program administered pursuant to P.L.2019, c.34 (C.34:1B-266 et seq.). L.2019, c.34, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 34:4-5 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-5
Action for penalty; jurisdiction
Status: in_force

34:4-5. All proceedings brought under the provisions of this chapter shall be by a civil action in the name of the commissioner or building inspector, to be instituted in the Superior Court or municipal court of the municipality, where the offense occurs. Amended 1953,c.33,s.5; 1991,c.91,s.344.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-153 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-153
Immunity for authority, members, employees
Status: in_force

10. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, the State shall indemnify and save harmless the authority, its members or employees from any actions, claims, judgments or awards of any type, arising from or as the result of any act or omission by or on behalf of the South Jersey Port Corporation or the subsidiary corporation or in relation to the port facilities transferred to the authority pursuant to this act or arising from or as the result of the condition of those facilities. The State may, in addition, enter into an agreement with the authority to provide for the payment of liability insurance premiums for the provision of liability insurance coverage for the authority, its members or employees with respect to any such action or claim instituted or asserted after the transfer of the port facilities. The amount and terms of such liability coverage shall be subject to the approval of the State Treasurer. The State shall, in addition, provide for the payment of annual administrative expenses of the authority associated with the ownership and operation of port facilities, in an amount authorized by the State Treasurer. L.1997,c.150,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-105 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-105
Report to Governor, Legislature
Status: in_force

6. Within 24 months of the effective date of this amendatory and supplementary act, the commissioner shall report to the Governor and the Legislature on the outcome of the program authorized under this amendatory and supplementary act, including any recommendations regarding the improvement and expansion of the program. L.1995,c.210,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-5.4 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-5.4
Rules, regulations relative to establishment of affirmative action program.
Status: in_force

4. a. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority shall adopt rules and regulations to establish an affirmative action program for the hiring of minority workers employed in the performance of construction contracts undertaken in connection with any of its projects, and to expand the business opportunities of socially and economically disadvantaged contractors and vendors seeking to provide materials and services for those contracts, consistent with the provisions of the "Law Against Discrimination," P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-1 et seq.) and the authority shall provide for the proper enforcement and administration of such rules and regulations. b. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2007, c.137). L.1979, c.303, s.4; amended 2000, c.72, s.48; 2007, c.137, s.55.
N.J. Stat. § 34:13B-20 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 13B / Section 13B-20
Board of arbitration; submission to Board
Status: in_force

Within ten days after the Governor has taken or shall take possession of any plant, equipment or facility of any public utility pursuant to the provisions of section thirteen of the act which this act supplements, or within ten days after the effective date of this act, whichever is later, any and all disputes then existing between the public utility and the employees shall be submitted to a Board of Arbitration to be constituted within such ten-day period as follows: the management of such public utility and the representatives of such employees shall each designate in writing one person to serve as a member of such Board of Arbitration and file such designation with the State Board of Mediation; the two persons so designated shall choose three disinterested and impartial persons and shall file such designations with the State Board of Mediation, and the five thus appointed shall compose, and act as the Board of Arbitration. Such board shall elect one of its members to serve as chairman thereof. In the event that the persons designated by the management and the representatives of the employees shall, within such ten-day period, fail to choose the three disinterested and impartial persons hereinabove referred to, and file the designations of such persons with the State Board of Mediation, then the Governor shall, upon being notified to that effect by the State Board of Mediation, forthwith appoint such three disinterested and impartial persons to serve as members of such Board of Arbitration and shall designate one of the members of such board to serve as chairman thereof. In the event that either the management of the public utility involved or the representatives of the craft, class or group of employees shall fail or neglect to designate, as hereinabove provided, persons to represent them respectively upon such Board of Arbitration, within such ten-day period, then the Governor shall, upon being notified thereof by the State Board of Mediation, forthwith appoint five disinterested and impartial persons to constitute such Board of Arbitration and shall designate one of the members of such board to serve as chairman thereof. All appointments hereinabove required to be made shall be filed with the State Board of Mediation. L.1947, c. 47, p. 161, s. 4. Amended by L.1947, c. 75, p. 447, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-374 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-374
Findings, declarations.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares it to be the public policy of this State that: a. Investing in water conservation, stormwater management, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and flood and hurricane mitigation improvements to real property is a critical component in conserving natural resources and mitigating the effects of floods and hurricanes; b. The up-front costs of retrofitting properties with these improvements are often a barrier to investing in such improvements, and the additional cost of meeting and exceeding new code requirements in connection with new construction is a deterrent to the investments; c. Recent studies have demonstrated that the existing financing options for these projects have not made them sufficiently available to property owners and developers; d. Property assessed clean energy ("PACE") financing, in which repayment is made by way of a special assessment on the real property to which the improvement, including new construction upon previously unimproved real property, is made, is an innovative way for property owners to finance or refinance renewable energy, energy and water efficiency, and other eligible improvements which, in turn, saves a significant sum in utility costs or insurance premiums, creates jobs, stimulates local economies, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and improves the safety and quality of the building stock; e. To date, PACE programs for commercial properties ("C-PACE") operate in more than 24 other states and the District of Columbia, and they have facilitated more than $2 billion in investment in over 2,100 C-PACE projects; f. C-PACE financing will enable New Jersey municipalities to contribute toward their goals of community sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption, and will provide a valuable service to the citizens of their communities; and g. C-PACE financing serves a valid public purpose and enactment of P.L.2021, c.201 (C.34:1B-374 et al.) is expressly declared to be in the public interest. L.2021, c.201, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-120.23 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-120.23
Assignment of rights to association
Status: in_force

9. a. Any person who recovers from the association under this act shall be deemed to have assigned his rights to the association to the extent of that recovery. Every claimant seeking the protection of this act shall cooperate with the association to the same extent as that person would have been required to cooperate with the insolvent member. The association shall have no cause of action against the employee of the insolvent member for any sums the association has paid out, except those causes of action which the insolvent member would have had if the sums had been paid by the insolvent member. In the case of an insolvent member operating with assessment liability, payments of claims by the association shall not operate to reduce the liability of the insolvent member to the receiver, liquidator, or statutory successor for unpaid assessments. b. The receiver, liquidator, or statutory successor of an insolvent member shall be bound by settlements of covered claims by the association or a similar organization in another state. The court having jurisdiction shall grant those claims priority against the assets of the insolvent member equal to that to which the claimant would have been entitled in the absence of this act. The expense of the association or similar organization in handling claims shall be accorded the same priority as the expenses of the liquidator. c. The association shall file periodically with the receiver or liquidator of the insolvent member statements of the covered claims paid by the association and estimates of anticipated claims on the association, which shall preserve the rights of the association against the assets of the insolvent member. L.1993,c.107,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-69.3 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-69.3
Applicability of provisions of Title to third party assuming obligations
Status: in_force

All provisions of this Title not inconsistent herewith shall thenceforth apply as against such third party with the same force and effect as though such third party were the party against whom the original award was entered. L.1956, c. 209, p. 750, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-117 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-117
Insolvency of carrier; notice to Division of Workers' Compensation; report of conditions.
Status: in_force

34:15-117. Forthwith upon any carrier becoming insolvent, the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance shall so notify the Division of Workers' Compensation, and the division shall immediately advise the commissioner: (a) of all claims for compensation pending or thereafter made against an employer insured by such insolvent carrier, or against such insolvent carrier; (b) of all unpaid or continuing agreements, awards or decisions made upon claims prior to or after the date of such notice from such commissioner; and (c) of all appeals from or applications for modifications or recision or review of such agreements, awards or decisions. Amended 2004, c.179, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1-70 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-70
Recovery of penalties, procedure
Status: in_force

34:1-70. Except as otherwise in this Title specifically provided, a proceeding for the recovery of a penalty for the violation of any provision of this Title shall be by a civil action in the name of the commissioner, to be instituted in the Superior Court or a municipal court of the municipality, where the offense was committed. If a corporation violates the provisions of this Title and if, according to the practice of the court in which the action is brought, service of process cannot be made upon it in the county where the offense was committed, then such service may be made upon the manager, superintendent, foreman or person in charge of the business where such offense was committed. If an individual violating the provisions of this Title is the owner or operator of the business wherein the offense was committed, and if he does not reside in the county where such offense was committed, service of process against him may be made upon the manager, superintendent, foreman or person in charge of the business. If an individual is committed under execution against his body, he shall not be discharged under the insolvent debtors law of the State, but shall only be discharged by the court issuing the execution, or by the Superior Court, when it is satisfied that further confinement will not result in the payment of the judgment and costs. Amended 1953,c.33,s.1; 1991,c.91,s.343.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-294 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-294
Application, credit, State tax liability.
Status: in_force

26. a. A purchaser shall apply a credit awarded pursuant to sections 20 through 34 of P.L.2020, c.156 (C.34:1B-288 through 34:1B-302) against the purchaser's State tax liability due pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1945, c.162 (C.54:10A-5), sections 2 and 3 of P.L.1945, c.132 (C.54:18A-2 and 54:18A-3), section 1 of P.L.1950, c.231 (C.17:32-15), or N.J.S.17B:23-5 for the current privilege period as of the date of the credit's approval. A purchaser may carry forward an unused credit resulting from the limitations of subsection b. of this section, if necessary, for use in the seven privilege periods next following the privilege period for which the credit is awarded. b. The director shall prescribe the order of priority of the application of the credits awarded under sections 20 through 34 of P.L.2020, c.156 (C.34:1B-288 through 34:1B-302) and any other credits allowed by law. The amount of a credit applied under sections 20 through 34 of P.L.2020, c.156 (C.34:1B-288 through 34:1B-302) against the tax imposed pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1945, c.162 (C.54:10A-5) for a privilege period, together with any other credits allowed by law, shall not reduce the tax liability of the purchaser to an amount less than the statutory minimum provided in subsection (e) of section 5 of P.L.1945, c.162 (C.54:10A-5). L.2020, c.156, s.26; amended 2023, c.118, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-354 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-354
Regulations.
Status: in_force

88. Notwithstanding the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to the contrary, the chief executive officer of the authority may adopt, immediately, upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law, regulations that the chief executive officer deems necessary to implement the provisions of sections 82 through 88 of P.L.2020, c.156 (C.34:1B-349 et al.), which regulations shall be effective for a period not to exceed 180 days from the date of the filing. The chief executive officer shall thereafter amend, adopt, or readopt the regulations in accordance with the requirements of P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). L.2020, c.156, s.88.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-7.34 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-7.34
Agreements
Status: in_force

7. The authority shall enter into agreements with participating banks and boat manufacturers or distributors qualified pursuant to subsection d. of section 5 of this act to use the moneys from the guarantee fund to guarantee direct loans or revolving lines of credit provided by participating banks to finance the costs of such qualified boat manufacturers or distributors. The agreements shall provide that the loans or lines of credit for financing the costs of eligible boat manufacturers or distributors shall come from participating banks. The agreements shall also provide for any other terms or conditions which the authority and the participating banks stipulate to as being necessary or desirable to make loans, establish and extend lines of credit, guarantee loans and otherwise effectuate the purpose of the program. L.1993,c.358,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-14 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-14
Bureau of Engineering and Safety
Status: in_force

There is hereby established within the Division of Labor of the Department a Bureau of Engineering and Safety, the function of which shall be, under the direction of the commissioner, to administer and enforce the provisions of this act and to perform such other duties as the commissioner may direct or as may be provided by law. The bureau shall be administered by a deputy director of the Division of Labor, appointed by the commissioner, who shall be a licensed professional engineer of this State, but this requirement shall not apply to, or affect the continuance in such position of, the deputy director administering the bureau on the effective date of this act. L.1965, c. 154, s. 14.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15D-29 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15D / Section 15D-29
Talent Network Program.
Status: in_force

2. a. There is established in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development the Talent Network Program. The purpose of this program is to develop centralized sources of intelligence about the workforce needs of the State's key industries by building employer-driven partnerships between employers, educational institutions, and other organizations concerned with workforce development. b. To fulfill the goal of the Talent Network Program, the department shall annually award grant funds to nonprofit organizations, industry associations and post-secondary educational institutions, who demonstrate knowledge and expertise in one of the State's key industries. The department may continue grant agreements with talent networks which were awarded prior to the enactment of P.L.2019, c.125 (C.34:15D-28 et al.). c. Each nonprofit organization, industry association and post-secondary educational institution awarded grant funds through the Talent Network Program pursuant to subsection b. of this section shall: (1) engage and convene employers located throughout the State to identify common skill gaps and workforce needs within the targeted industry; (2) engage and convene key education and workforce providers located throughout the State to identify the capacity of local partners to meet industry workforce needs; (3) form partnerships that are employer-driven and that include at least three key education and workforce providers; (4) create a strategy for building and sustaining such partnerships through commitments from employers, workforce organizations, educational institutions, training providers, community and faith-based organizations, and other key stakeholders; (5) facilitate the development of a workforce plan to respond to identified workforce needs and opportunities; (6) host an annual industry summit to gather intelligence and inform key workforce stakeholders of essential employer needs; (7) contribute to the department's development of an industry-valued credential and degree list and career awareness materials; (8) maintain a website and a presence on social media to disseminate industry intelligence and labor market information to job seekers, students, employers, and education and workforce stakeholders; (9) report annually to the department and the Legislature the status of the industry's workforce needs; and (10) perform any other duties as required by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development. d. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the Talent Network Program shall be funded through federal job training funds, as defined in section 4 of P.L.1989, c.293 (C.34:15C-1). The department is authorized to use any additional funds necessary to fulfill the provisions of this section, as determined by the commissioner, from the Workforce Development Partnership Fund moneys reserved for the Talent Network Program pursuant to section 9 of P.L.1992, c.43 (C.34:15D-9). L.2019, c.125, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-13 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 6B / Section 6B-13
Definitions relative to certain employment rights of persons with criminal records.
Status: in_force

3. As used in this act: "Advertisement" means any circulation, mailing, posting, or any other form of publication, utilizing any media, promoting an employer or intending to alert its audience, regardless of size, to the availability of any position of employment. "Applicant for employment" means any person whom an employer considers when identifying potential employees, through any means, including, but not limited to, recruitment, solicitation, or seeking personal information, or any person who requests to be considered for employment by an employer, or who requests information from an employer related to seeking employment, and shall include any person who currently is an employee of the employer. "Criminal record" means information collected by criminal justice agencies on individuals consisting of identifiable descriptions and notations of arrests, detentions, indictments, or other formal criminal charges, and any disposition arising therefrom, including acquittal, sentencing, correctional supervision, release or conviction, including, but not limited to, any sentence arising from a verdict or plea of guilty or nolo contendere, including a sentence of incarceration, a suspended sentence, a sentence of probation, or a sentence of conditional discharge. "Employee" shall mean a person who is hired for a wage, salary, fee, or payment to perform work for an employer, but excludes any person employed in the domestic service of any family or person at the person's home, any independent contractors, or any directors or trustees. The term also shall include interns and apprentices. "Employer" means any person, company, corporation, firm, labor organization, or association which has 15 or more employees over 20 calendar weeks and does business, employs persons, or takes applications for employment within this State, including the State, any county or municipality, or any instrumentality thereof. The term shall include job placement and referral agencies and other employment agencies, but excludes the United States or any of its departments, agencies, boards, or commissions, or any employee or agent thereof. "Employment" means any occupation, vocation, job, or work with pay, including temporary or seasonal work, contingent work, and work through the services of a temporary or other employment agency; any form of vocational apprenticeship; or any internship. The physical location of the prospective employment shall be in whole, or substantial part, within this State. "Employment application" means a form, questionnaire or similar document or collection of documents that an applicant for employment is required by an employer to complete. "Initial employment application process" means the period beginning when an applicant for employment first makes an inquiry to an employer about a prospective employment position or job vacancy or when an employer first makes any inquiry to an applicant for employment about a prospective employment position or job vacancy, and ending when an employer has conducted a first interview, whether in person or by any other means of an applicant for employment. L.2014, c.32, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 34:8-59 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-59
Action authorized after finding of violation
Status: in_force

Whenever it appears to the director that a person has engaged in, is engaging in, or is about to engage in, any practice which is a violation of the provisions of this act, the director may hold hearings on the violation and upon finding the violation to have been committed, may enter an order: a. Directing the person to cease and desist or refrain from committing the practice in the future; b. Directing the person to restore to any person in interest any moneys or property, real or personal, which may have been acquired by means of any unlawful practice; c. Assessing reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of investigation and suit; d. Assessing a penalty in the amount authorized by the provisions of section 19 of this act, which the director deems proper under the circumstances; and e. Directing the person to reimburse the job seeker for transportation expenses if no employment of the kind applied for exists at the place to which the job seeker is sent and the person did not have a bona fide order, either oral or written, from the prospective employer. L.1989, c.331, s.18.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11-56a43 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-56a43
Minor League Baseball players exempt from certain State wage laws, circumstances.
Status: in_force

2. a. The provisions of the "New Jersey State Wage and Hour Law," P.L.1966, c.113 (C.34:11-56a et seq.) and the recordkeeping requirements of the State wage payment law, P.L.1965, c.173 (C.34:11-4.1 et seq.) shall not apply to a minor league baseball player who is subject to a collective bargaining agreement entered into between Minor League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association that is in effect and that expressly provides for wages and conditions of the minor league baseball player. b. The exclusion in subsection a. of this section shall apply only during a period in which an affected minor league baseball player is compensated pursuant to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement that meets the requirements of this section and shall not extend beyond the term of that agreement, except that a collective bargaining agreement may be renewed, renegotiated, or extended. c. Minor League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association shall notify the Department of Labor and Workforce Development of any termination or replacement of a collective bargaining agreement subject to the provisions of this act within one week of any termination or replacement. L.2025, c.141, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-277 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-277
Short title.
Status: in_force

9. Sections 9 through 19 of P.L.2020, c.156 (C.34:1B-277 through C.34:1B-287) shall be known and may be cited as the "Brownfields Redevelopment Incentive Program Act." L.2020, c.156, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-268.2 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-268.2
Loan program established; funding workplace accomodations.
Status: in_force

2. a. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority shall establish and administer a loan program to assist qualified small to medium-sized businesses in funding the costs of providing reasonable workplace accommodations for employees with disabilities. b. (1) A small to medium-sized business seeking a loan pursuant to this section shall apply to the authority, in a form and manner as determined by the authority, and shall include information concerning the proposed accessibility improvements that the loan funds will be used to make, along with any additional information that the authority determines is necessary for participation in the loan program established pursuant to the provisions of this act. (2) The authority shall review completed applications and approve those applications that meet the requirements of this act. In order to receive a loan from the authority pursuant to this act, the small to medium-sized business shall be deemed by the authority to meet the criteria of a qualified small to medium-sized business and any other criteria established by the authority for that purpose pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the authority pursuant to section 3 of this act. (3) A qualified small to medium-sized business that applies for a loan under the loan program established pursuant to this act shall not be disqualified from qualifying for any other business assistance program administered by the authority or any other State agency by virtue of receiving a loan under the loan program established pursuant to this act. c. A loan to a qualified small to medium-sized business shall: (1) be made pursuant to a loan agreement with the authority; (2) bear interest at lower rates and with more flexible repayment terms than are available to businesses from private lenders through conventional business loans, as deemed appropriate by the authority; and (3) contain other terms and conditions considered appropriate by the authority that are consistent with the purposes of this act and with rules and regulations adopted by the authority pursuant to section 3 of this act. d. The authority shall require a qualified small to medium-sized business that receives a loan pursuant to this act to submit an annual audited financial statement to the authority in order to ensure the continued viability of the qualified business. The financial statement shall be accompanied by a disclosure statement from the qualified business, on a form and in a manner determined by the authority under rules and regulations adopted pursuant to section 3 of this act, showing evidence that: (1) the qualified business purchased and installed equipment that is used to provide a reasonable workplace accommodation to an employee with disabilities; and (2) an employee with disabilities provided with an accommodation is employed by the qualified business on the date of submission of the disclosure statement to the authority. e. The authority may, either through the adoption of rules and regulations, or through the terms of the loan agreement made pursuant to subsection c. of this section, establish terms governing the incidence of default by a qualified small to medium-sized business that receives a loan under the loan program established pursuant to this act. f. The authority may participate in, cooperate with, and utilize any programs of any agency or instrumentality of the federal government, or of any loan or other program of the authority or any other State agency in the administration of the loan program established pursuant to this act. g. The authority shall advertise to the public of the availability of the provision of loans to qualified small to medium-sized businesses and other provisions of the loan program established pursuant to this act in a manner determined by the authority. L.2021, c.424, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11-17 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-17
Negotiable orders
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person or corporation to pay their employees in store goods or merchandise, or to issue for the payment of labor any order or other paper whatsoever, unless the same is negotiable and by its terms redeemable for face value at sight in lawful money of the United States, by the person giving or issuing the same, but nothing in this section shall prevent any private individual from giving orders for goods and merchandise on any store in the profits or business of which he has no interest, directly or indirectly.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11A-4 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11A / Section 11A-4
Relief for delinquent payment
Status: in_force

a. (1) If a subcontractor is at least four weeks delinquent in the payment of fringe benefits, as certified by the trustees of the specific fringe benefit fund or by their designated representative, the fringe benefit fund shall be entitled to the relief provided pursuant to section 5 of this act; provided that the fringe benefit fund shall have given written notice within 45 days of the date of the existence of a delinquency by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the prime contractor and the subcontractor advising them of the delinquency. (2) If the delinquency is not rectified within 30 days after receipt of notice by the prime contractor, the fringe benefit fund shall give written notice, by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the subcontractor, prime contractor and private or public project owner of the fringe benefit funds claimed for payment of fringe benefits from the construction fund. b. If a prime contractor is at least four weeks delinquent in the payment of fringe benefits, as certified by the trustees of the specific fringe benefit fund or by their designated representative, the fringe benefit fund shall be entitled to the relief provided pursuant to section 5 of this act; provided that the fringe benefit fund shall have given written notice within 45 days of the date of the existence of a delinquency by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the prime contractor and the private or public project owner, advising them of the delinquency. c. The written notices required under this section shall not be filed with any county clerk or in any public registry. If the notices cannot be delivered by certified mail, they may be sent by personal service. d. The remedies provided herein are effective as against the construction fund. No rights against the real property upon which the project is constructed, altered or repaired shall be created by this act. L. 1987, c. 150, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-75 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-75
Compensation for injury, death for certain volunteers.
Status: in_force

34:15-75. Compensation for injury and death, either or both, of any volunteer fireman, county fire marshal, assistant county fire marshal, volunteer first aid or rescue squad worker, volunteer driver of any municipally-owned or operated ambulance, forest fire warden or forest fire fighter employed by the State of New Jersey, member of a board of education, special reserve or auxiliary policeman doing volunteer public police duty under the control or supervision of any commission, council or any other governing body of any municipality, emergency management volunteer doing emergency management service, health care workers, public health workers and support services personnel registered with the Emergency Health Care Provider Registry pursuant to section 6 of P.L.2005, c.222 (C.26:13-6) and doing emergency management service for the State, or any volunteer worker for the Division of Parks and Forestry, the Division of Fish and Wildlife, the New Jersey Natural Lands Trust or the New Jersey Historic Trust, shall: a. Be based upon a weekly salary or compensation conclusively presumed to be received by such person in an amount sufficient to entitle him, or, in the event of his death, his dependents, to receive the maximum compensation by this chapter authorized; and b. Not be subject to the seven-day waiting period provided in R.S.34:15-14. Amended 1945, c.74, s.18; 1951, c.276; 1952, c.316, s.2; 1953, c.340, s.2; 1967, c.297, s.2; 1978, c.145, s.3; 1995, c.383, s.3; 1997, c.199, s.3; 2001, c.328, s.2; 2005, c.222, s.34.
N.J. Stat. § 34:8-70 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-70
Registration of leasing company.
Status: in_force

4. a. An employee leasing company shall register with the commissioner and provide a list of its client companies with covered employees in this State, both upon the initial registration of the employee leasing company, and thereafter, annually by January 31st, listing all client companies as of the immediately preceding December 31st. The list shall include the following information with regard to each client company: (1) Client company's name; (2) Client company's physical location address; (3) Description of client company's economic activity; (4) Client company's state tax identification number; (5) Percent of client company's workforce being leased; (6) Effective date and duration of employee leasing agreement; (7) A copy of the standard form of agreement entered into between the employee leasing company and the client company; (a) The standard form of agreement shall be accompanied by a certified list of all client companies with covered employees in this State contracting with the employee leasing company for its services. (b) The employee leasing company shall be required to notify the Department of Labor and Workforce Development on an annual basis of any material changes in the standard form of agreement which relate to the requirements set forth in section 2 of P.L.2001, c.260 (C.34:8-68), and when any particular client company has agreed to terms which deviate from the standard form of agreement; (8) Proof of written disclosure to client companies upon the signing of an employee leasing agreement, as required in section 8 of P.L.2001, c.260 (C.34:8-74); (9) Proof of current workers' compensation coverage, which may be in the form of a letter from the insurance carrier, and which shall include the name of the carrier, date of commencement of coverage under the policy, term of the coverage, and verification of premiums paid, except that, if the employee leasing company has entered into an employee leasing agreement with a client company who elects to maintain its own workers' compensation insurance, the client company shall provide that proof to the commissioner; and (10) Confirmation that all leased employees are covered by workers' compensation insurance, except that, if the employee leasing company has entered into an employee leasing agreement with a client company who elects to maintain its own workers' compensation insurance, the client company shall provide that confirmation to the commissioner. If an employee leasing company enters into an employee leasing agreement with a client company who elects to maintain its own workers' compensation insurance, the employee leasing company shall notify the department within 30 days of the election and provide the department with the name of the client company, name of the carrier and policy number. b. Employee leasing companies shall also report to the department, on a quarterly basis, wage information regarding each covered employee as required by law, rule or regulation. c. All records, reports and other information obtained from employee leasing companies under P.L.2001, c.260 (C.34:8-67 et seq.), except to the extent necessary for the proper administration by the department of that act and all applicable labor laws, shall be confidential and shall not be published or open to public inspection other than to public employees in the performance of their public duties. d. The department shall establish a limited registration and renewal process and appropriate forms for an employee leasing company that (1) is not domiciled in this State; (2) is licensed or registered as an employee leasing company or professional employer organization in another state; (3) does not maintain an office in this State or directly solicit client companies located or domiciled in this State; and (4) is not responsible for more than 50 covered employees employed in this State on the date of registration or renewal. If during the term of a limited registration an employee leasing company becomes responsible for more than 50 covered employees, the employee leasing company shall re-register with the department pursuant to subsection a. of this section within 30 days of the end of the quarter in which the employee leasing company became responsible for more than 50 covered employees, but shall not be charged any additional registration fee, if a registration fee is required. An employee leasing company requesting a limited registration pursuant to this subsection shall provide the department with a list of client companies and the number of covered employees at each of those companies and such other information as the department shall prescribe. Any employee leasing company receiving a limited registration from the department shall not be required to comply with the provisions of subsections a. and b. of section 5 of P.L.2001, c.260 (C.34:8-71). e. Two or more employee leasing companies that are majority owned by the same ultimate parent company, entity or person may register as an employee leasing company group, and may satisfy the registration requirements imposed pursuant to this section and the financial reporting required pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2001, c.260 (C.34:8-71), and any other filing requirements authorized by the department, on a combined or consolidated basis, provided that the employee leasing company group demonstrates positive working capital pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2001, c.260 (C.34:8-71). Each employee leasing company covered under an employee leasing company group registration shall guarantee the financial capacity obligations of each other employee leasing company covered under the employee leasing company group registration. f. The department may require that every initial application and subsequent annual reporting submitted pursuant to this section shall be accompanied by a fee of up to $500. If such a fee is required, every initial application and subsequent annual reporting submitted by an employee leasing company group pursuant to subsection e. of this section shall be accompanied by a fee of the required amount for each employee leasing company included in the employee leasing company group. L.2001, c.260, s.4; amended 2011, c.118, s.3; 2017, c.233, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11-56.1 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-56.1
Definitions.
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act: a. "Employee" includes any person, either male or female, employed by an employer, but shall not include persons performing volunteer service for nonprofit organizations or corporations nor persons employed on a farm or in a hotel. b. "Employer" includes any person acting directly or indirectly in the interest, or as agent, of an employer in relation to an employee and further includes one or more individuals, partnerships, corporations, associations, legal representatives, trustees, trustees in bankruptcy, or receivers, such term shall not include nonprofit hospital associations or corporations. c. "Employ" includes to suffer or permit to work. d. "Occupation" includes any industry, trade, business or branch thereof, or any employment or class of employment. e. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development of the State of New Jersey. L.1952, c. 9, p. 45, s. 1; amended 2023, c.262, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 34:13B-15 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 13B / Section 13B-15
Labor not to be required without employee's consent
Status: in_force

Under no circumstances shall any employee be required to render, perform or engage in any work, labor or service without his consent; nor shall anything in this act, or in any amendment thereof or supplement thereto, be construed to make the quitting of his work, labor or services by an individual employee an illegal or prohibited act; nor shall any court issue any process to compel the performance by an individual employee of such work, labor or service without his consent. L.1946, c. 38, p. 94, s. 15. Amended by L.1947, c. 75, p. 451, s. 9.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-7.25 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-7.25
Issuance of bonds; "Public Schools Small Projects Loan Assistance Fund"
Status: in_force

7. a. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority is authorized to issue bonds, in an aggregate amount not exceeding $100,000,000, the proceeds from which shall be used to provide matching funds to assist in the financing of school district projects in accordance with the provisions of this section. The bonds so issued shall be secured by the repayment by school districts of loans made pursuant to this 1993 amendatory and supplementary act, or, in the case of default on any such loan repayment, by the school facilities financing bond reserve established pursuant to section 6 of this 1993 amendatory and supplementary act. b. The authority shall establish and maintain a special nonlapsing revolving fund to be known as the "Public Schools Small Projects Loan Assistance Fund," hereinafter the "small projects fund," which shall be credited with: (1) the proceeds of the sale of bonds pursuant to subsection a. of this section; (2) any moneys that shall be received by the authority from the repayment of loans made from the small projects fund and interest thereon; and (3) any other moneys which the authority determines to deposit therein. c. The authority shall use the monies in the small projects fund exclusively for: (1) matching funds to provide market rate loans to school districts to finance an amount up to the remaining balance of the cost of a project approved for funding from the compliance fund pursuant to section 4 of this 1993 amendatory and supplementary act or from the facilities fund pursuant to section 5 of this 1993 amendatory and supplementary act, whether or not the project is required to bring the buildings that, at the time of application do not meet State health and safety code requirements, into compliance with those requirements; provided that the total cost of the project, including moneys received from the compliance fund or the facilities fund, does not exceed $5,000,000; and (2) payment of any principal, interest, premium and expenses incurred in connection with the bonds issued pursuant to subsection a. of this section. d. (1) The authority shall establish the terms of the market rate loans which shall include, but not be limited to, the actual rate of interest, a schedule for drawing down loan funds, and the repayment schedule for the loans. The repayments shall be treated by the school district as net debt service for school aid purposes. In addition to the amount of taxes determined by the legal voters of the district at the annual school election, the secretary of the board of education shall certify the amount required for the repayment of the interest and principal of the loan in the same manner required for interest and debt redemption charges pursuant to N.J.S.18A:22-33, and the amount so certified shall be included in the taxes assessed, levied and collected in the municipality or municipalities comprising the school district for such purposes. (2) All repayments, and interest thereon, shall be deposited by the authority in the small projects fund for use in the manner provided for in this section. e. Net earnings received from the investment or deposit of monies in the small projects fund by the authority shall be redeposited in the fund for use for the purposes of this section. L.1993,c.102,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11-67.2 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-67.2
Severability.
Status: in_force

2. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this act shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, including any judgment made pursuant to R.S.1:1-10 that the part is unconstitutional, invalid, or inoperative, the judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this act, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part directly involved in the controversy in which the judgment shall have been rendered. L.2019, c.510, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-72 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-72
Definitions
Status: in_force

3. As used in this act: "Certified micro-business development corporation" means a micro-business development corporation certified pursuant to section 7 of this act; "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Commerce and Economic Development; "Department" means the Department of Commerce and Economic Development; "Development loan" means money loaned to a certified micro-business development corporation by the authority for the purpose of making a micro-business loan pursuant to section 6 of this act; "Micro-business development corporation" means a nonprofit corporation established prior to or after the effective date of this act, and pursuant to Title 15 of the Revised Statutes, Title 15A of the New Jersey Statutes, or other law of this State to provide training, technical assistance, and access to capital for the startup or expansion of qualified micro-businesses; "Micro-business loan" means a loan made from or guaranteed by a revolving loan fund contributed to by the micro-business assistance program; "Program" means the micro-business assistance program established pursuant to section 4 of this act; and "Qualified micro-business" means a business enterprise, which has its principal place of business in this State, is independently owned and operated as a sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation, with 20 or fewer employees in full-time positions and with a level of gross income from operations defined by the authority as a micro-business. L.1995,c.206,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1-10 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-10
§ 34:1-10
Status: in_force

The commissioner may employ additional inspectors, expert investigators or advisers for such period as he shall consider necessary and at such compensation as shall be fixed by him or otherwise determinable by authority of law. He may also appoint volunteer inspectors to serve without compensation. All persons appointed under this section shall have the same rights and powers as regular inspectors.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-35 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-35
Annual reports to legislature
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of the Department of Labor and Industry shall within 1 year of the effective date of this act report the findings and conclusions of the study, together with details of the plan developed pursuant thereto, to the Legislature, and shall include in his report any recommendations for legislation which he deems appropriate. Thereafter the commissioner shall annually submit to the Legislature a report concerning the formation of new employee stock ownership trusts and the operation of existing employee stock ownership trusts in this State, and shall include in the report on account of State activity, during the previous year, in connection with these trusts. L.1981, c. 82, s. 6, eff. March 25, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 34:13A-37 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-37
Confidentiality; exceptions.
Status: in_force

7. The mediator, fact finder, or super conciliator, while functioning in a mediatory capacity, shall not be required to disclose any files, records, reports, documents, or other papers classified as confidential which are received or prepared by him or to testify with regard to mediation conducted by him under this act. Nothing contained herein shall exempt an individual from disclosing information relating to the commission of a crime. L.2003,c.126,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-348 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-348
Regulations.
Status: in_force

81. Notwithstanding the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to the contrary, the chief executive officer of the authority may adopt, immediately, upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law, regulations that the chief executive officer deems necessary to implement the provisions of sections 70 through 81 of P.L.2020, c.156 (C.34:1B-338 et al.), including but not limited to examples of and the determination of capital investment and the determination of the limits, if any, on the expense or type of furnishings that may constitute capital improvements, which regulations shall be effective for a period not to exceed 180 days from the date of the filing. The chief executive officer shall thereafter amend, adopt, or readopt the regulations in accordance with the requirements of P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). L.2020, c.156, s.81.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-40 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-40
Liability of third party.
Status: in_force

34:15-40. Where a third person is liable to the employee or his dependents for an injury or death, the existence of a right of compensation from the employer or insurance carrier under this statute shall not operate as a bar to the action of the employee or his dependents, nor be regarded as establishing a measure of damage therein. In the event that the employee or his dependents shall recover and be paid from the said third person or his insurance carrier, any sum in release or in judgment on account of his or its liability to the injured employee or his dependents, the liability of the employer under this statute thereupon shall be only such as is hereinafter in this section provided. (a) The obligation of the employer or his insurance carrier under this statute to make compensation payments shall continue until the payment, if any, by such third person or his insurance carrier is made. (b) If the sum recovered by the employee or his dependents from the third person or his insurance carrier is equivalent to or greater than the liability of the employer or his insurance carrier under this statute, the employer or his insurance carrier shall be released from such liability and shall be entitled to be reimbursed, as hereinafter provided, for the medical expenses incurred and compensation payments theretofore paid to the injured employee or his dependents less employee's expenses of suit and attorney's fee as hereinafter defined. (c) If the sum recovered by the employee or his dependents as aforesaid is less than the liability of the employer or his insurance carrier under this statute, the employer or his insurance carrier shall be liable for the difference, plus the employee's expenses of suit and attorney's fee as hereinafter defined, and shall be entitled to be reimbursed, as hereinafter provided for so much of the medical expenses incurred and compensation payments theretofore paid to the injured employee or his dependents as exceeds the amount of such difference plus such employee's expenses of suit and attorney's fee. (d) If at any time prior to the payment by the third person or his insurance carrier to the injured employee or his dependents, the employer or his insurance carrier shall serve notice, as hereinafter provided, upon such third person or his insurance carrier that compensation has been applied for by the injured employee or his dependents it shall thereupon become the duty of such third person or his insurance carrier, before making any payment to the injured employee or his dependents, to inquire from such employer or his insurance carrier the amount of medical expenses incurred and compensation theretofore paid to the injured employee or to his dependents. Where such notice shall have been served, it shall further become the duty of such third person or his insurance carrier, before making any payment as aforesaid, to inquire from such injured employee or his dependents the amount of the expenses of suit and attorney's fee, or either of them in the action or settlement of the claim against such third person or his insurance carrier. Thereafter, out of that part of any amount about to be paid in release or in judgment by such third person or his insurance carrier on account of his or its liability to the injured employee or his dependents, the employer or his insurance carrier shall be entitled to receive from such third person or his insurance carrier so much thereof as may be due the employer or insurance carrier pursuant to subparagraph (b) or (c) of this section. Such sum shall be deducted by such third person or his insurance carrier from the sum to be paid in release or in judgment to the injured employee or his dependents and shall be paid by such third person or his insurance carrier to the employer or his insurance carrier. Service of notice, hereinbefore required to be made by the employer or his insurance carrier upon such third person or his insurance carrier, shall be by registered mail, return receipt and in cases other than an individual shall be mailed to the registered office of such other third person or his insurance carrier. (e) As used in this section, "expenses of suit" shall mean such expenses, but not in excess of $750 and "attorney's fee" shall mean such fee, but not in excess of 33 1/3 % of that part of the sum paid in release or in judgment to the injured employee or his dependents by such third person or his insurance carrier to which the employer or his insurance carrier shall be entitled in reimbursement under the provisions of this section, but on all sums in excess thereof, this percentage shall not be binding. (f) When an injured employee or his dependents fail within 1 year of the accident to either effect a settlement with the third person or his insurance carrier or institute proceedings for recovery of damages for his injuries and loss against the third person, the employer or his insurance carrier, 10 days after a written demand on the injured employee or his dependents, can either effect a settlement with the third person or his insurance carrier or institute proceedings against the third person for the recovery of damages for the injuries and loss sustained by such injured employee or his dependents and any settlement made with the third person or his insurance carrier or proceedings had and taken by such employer or his insurance carrier against such third person, and such right of action shall be only for such right of action that the injured employee or his dependents would have had against the third person, and shall constitute a bar to any further claim or action by the injured employee or his dependents against the third person. If a settlement is effected between the employer or his insurance carrier and the third person or his insurance carrier, or a judgment is recovered by the employer or his insurance carrier against the third person for the injuries and loss sustained by the employee or his dependents and if the amount secured or obtained by the employer or his insurance carrier is in excess of the employer's obligation to the employee or his dependents and the expense of suit, such excess shall be paid to the employee or his dependents. The legal action contemplated hereinabove shall be a civil action at law in the name of the injured employee or by the employer or insurance carrier in the name of the employee to the use of the employer or insurance carrier, or by the proper party for the benefit of the next of kin of the employee. Where an injured employee or his dependents have instituted proceedings for recovery of damages for his injuries and loss against a third person and such proceedings are dismissed for lack of prosecution, the employer or insurance carrier shall, upon application made within 90 days thereafter, be entitled to have such dismissal set aside, and to continue the prosecution of such proceedings in the name of the injured employee or dependents in accordance with the provisions of this section. (g) If such employee or his dependents effect a settlement with the third person or his insurance carrier or institute proceedings against the third person prior to the service of notice upon the third person or his insurance carrier of the compensation obligation of the employer or his insurance carrier or prior to the institution of any proceedings against the third person by the employer or his insurance carrier for the injuries and loss sustained by such employee or his dependents, such employer or his insurance carrier is barred from instituting any action or proceedings against the third person for the injuries and loss sustained by such employee or his dependents. The words "third person" as used in this section include corporations, companies, associations, societies, firms, partnerships and joint stock companies as well as individuals. Amended 1951, c.169; 1956, c.141, s.6; 2007, c.23.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-95 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-95
Second Injury Fund
Status: in_force

The sums collected under R.S. 34:15-94 shall constitute a fund, to be known as the Second Injury Fund, out of which a sum shall be set aside each year by the Commissioner of Labor from which compensation payments in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (b) of R.S. 34:15-12 shall be made to persons totally disabled, as a result of experiencing a subsequent permanent injury under conditions entitling such persons to compensation therefor, when such persons had previously been permanently and partially disabled from some other cause; provided, however, that, notwithstanding the time limit fixed therein, the provisions of paragraph (b) of R.S. 34:15-12 relative to extension of compensation payments beyond 400 or 450 weeks, as the case may be, shall, with respect to payments from the Second Injury Fund, apply to any accident occurring since June 27, 1923, and in no case shall be less than $5.00 per week; provided further, however, that no person shall be eligible to receive payments from the Second Injury Fund: (a) If the disability resulting from the injury caused by the person's last compensable accident in itself and irrespective of any previous condition or disability constitutes total and permanent disability within the meaning of this Title. (b) (Deleted by amendment.) (c) If the disease or condition existing prior to the last compensable accident is progressive and by reason of such progression subsequent to the last compensable accident renders the person totally disabled within the meaning of this Title. (d) If a person who is rendered permanently partially disabled by the last compensable injury subsequently becomes permanently totally disabled by reason of progressive physical deterioration or preexisting condition or disease. Nothing in the provisions of said paragraphs (a), (c) and (d), however, shall be construed to deny the benefits provided by this section to any person who has been previously disabled by reason of total loss of, or total and permanent loss of use of, a hand or arm or foot or leg or eye, when the total disability is due to the total loss of, or total and permanent loss of use of, two or more of said major members of the body, or to any person who in successive accidents has suffered compensable injuries, each of which, severally, causes permanent partial disability, but which in conjunction result in permanent total disability. Nor shall anything in paragraphs (a), (c) and (d), aforesaid apply to the case of any person who is now receiving or who has heretofore received payments from the Second Injury Fund. Upon the approval of an application for benefits, the compensation payable from the Second Injury Fund shall be made from the date when the final payment of compensation by the employer is or was payable for the injury or injuries sustained in the employment wherein the employee became totally and permanently disabled; provided, that no payment from the Second Injury Fund shall be made for any period prior to the date of filing of application therefor; provided, however, that a person who has received compensation payments from the Second Injury Fund and who is reinstated or ordered placed on said fund shall receive payments from the date of last payment from the Second Injury Fund, save only in the case of a person to whom payments have been made and then discontinued or suspended because of the rehabilitation of such person in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (b) of R.S. 34:15-12, or actual employment for any reason whatsoever, in which case payments from the Second Injury Fund shall be made from the date of filing application for reinstatement. Payments to such totally disabled employees shall be made from said fund by the State Treasurer upon warrants of the Commissioner of Labor. This section shall be applicable to any accident occurring since June 27, 1923, insofar as the eligibility of and benefits payable to such employees of this class is concerned; provided, however, that nothing contained herein shall limit or deprive those persons now receiving or who have received the benefits under this section from participating in the Second Injury Fund. All payments from the Second Injury Fund shall be made by biweekly installment payments. From the fund herein created the Commissioner of Labor may use in any one fiscal year a sum not to exceed the sum of $12,500.00 for the cost of administration of the fund including personnel, printing, professional fees, and expenses incurred by the Commissioner of Labor in the prosecution of defenses in the Division of Workers' Compensation, and of appeals and proceedings for review of decisions on applications for benefits from the Second Injury Fund. No costs or counsel fee for the applicant shall be allowed against the fund. The Commissioner of Labor shall annually submit an accounting of the fund to the State Treasurer. All payments into the Second Injury Fund which may have heretofore been made or required at any time or times are hereby validated and confirmed, notwithstanding that at the time of such payment or payments the fund may have equaled or exceeded the sum of $200,000.00. Amended 1938,c.198,s.2; 1940,c.133,s.1; 1945,c.10,s.2; 1945, c.74,s.19; 1950,c.89,s.2; 1965,c.124; 1979,c.283,s.17; 1988, c.26,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-45 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-45
Retaliatory discrimination prohibited
Status: in_force

21. a. No person shall discharge, or otherwise discipline, or in any manner discriminate against any employee because such employee has filed any complaint or instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding under or related to this section or has testified or is about to testify in any such proceeding, or because of the exercise by such employee on behalf of himself or others of any right afforded by this section. b. Any employee who believes that he has been discharged, disciplined or otherwise discriminated against by any person in violation of this section may, within 180 days after the employee first has knowledge such violation did occur, file a complaint with the commissioner alleging that discrimination. Upon receipt of the complaint, the commissioner shall cause an investigation to be made as he deems appropriate. If, upon that investigation, the commissioner or his designee determines that the provisions of this section have been violated, he shall, not more than 90 days after the receipt of the complaint, notify the employer and the employee of his determination, which shall include an order for all appropriate relief, including rehiring or reinstatement of the employee to his former position with back pay and reasonable legal costs. The notice shall become the commissioner's final determination, unless, within 15 days of receipt of the notice, the employer or employee requests a hearing before the commissioner or his designee, in which case the commissioner shall issue his final determination not more than 45 days after the hearing report is issued. c. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to diminish the rights of any employee under any law, rule or regulation or under any collective negotiation agreement. d. Any waiver by an employee or applicant for employment of the benefits or requirements of this act shall be against public policy and be void and any employer's request or requirement that an employee waive any rights under this act as a condition of employment or continued employment shall constitute an act of discrimination. L.1983,c.516,s.21; amended 1995,c.186,s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15C-11 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15C / Section 15C-11
Commission to coordinate initiatives with State departments.
Status: in_force

14. a. The commission shall foster and coordinate workforce investment initiatives of all State Departments. It shall promote initiatives of the Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education to maximize the contributions of the State's public schools and institutions of higher education in implementing the State workforce investment policy developed by the commission. The commission shall foster and coordinate initiatives of the Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education that will enhance the State's efforts to assist at-risk youths in achieving educational success and making successful transitions to work. The commission shall foster initiatives of the Commission on Higher Education among institutions of higher education that will enhance the State's workforce investment efforts, including: the coordination of vocational programs between institutions; more use of facilities at institutions which provide education at or above the level of county colleges, including, but not limited to, the Advanced Technology Centers established pursuant to P.L.1985, c.102 (C.52:9X-1 et seq.), P.L.1985, c.103 (C.18A:64J-1 et seq.), P.L.1985, c.104 (C.18A:64J-8 et seq.), P.L.1985, c.105 (C.18A:64J-15 et seq.), and P.L.1985, c.106 (C.18A:64J-22 et seq.); developing more programs to offer four year degrees for working students who attend only at nights and on weekends; and expanding programs which provide college credit for training and educational experiences outside of traditional academic contexts. b. The commission shall have the responsibility, jointly with the Department of Education, the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Commission on Higher Education, to: (1) establish standards regarding the minimum levels of remedial instruction which shall be made available to a trainee under any workforce investment program, including any program of training undertaken in connection with additional unemployment compensation benefits provided pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1992, c.47 (C.43:21-57 et al.) or any program funded or established pursuant to the "1992 New Jersey Employment and Workforce Development Act," P.L.1992, c.43 (C.34:15D-1 et al.) or the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Pub. L. 105-220 (29 U.S.C. s.2801 et seq.); and (2) coordinate the development of appropriate intake and assessment instruments and procedures for the assessment of persons seeking access to workforce investment programs. The remedial instruction standards shall be determined through the use of common diagnostic tools, curricula, and evaluation techniques, and shall take into account the differing needs and characteristics of the various target populations which the programs serve. The remedial instruction standards shall be based on evaluations of the minimum levels of basic skills needed to succeed in particular types of occupational training offered under the programs and any additional improvements in basic skills needed by individuals of each target population to successfully adapt to the State's changing economy. The standard for the minimum level of remedial instruction that shall be made available to an individual receiving the occupational training for a particular occupation shall not be less than the level necessary to attain the minimum basic skill levels indicated as needed for that occupation in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Information Network, or "O*NET." The commission, the Department of Education, the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Commission on Higher Education, may jointly set this standard at a higher level, but if they do not, the level indicated in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Information Network, or "O*NET," shall be regarded as the established standard. L.1989,c.293,s.14; amended 1992, c.43, s.14; 1992, c.47, s.12; 1992, c.48, s.9; 2005, c.354, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 34:18-4 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 18 / Section 18-4
Contracts waiving statutory provisions void
Status: in_force

Any contract or agreement between any employer and employee whereby the provisions of section one (1) and two (2) hereof are waived or whereby said employee may agree that any or all sums of money paid by him to his employer as deposit or security for the faithful performance of his duties shall not constitute a trust fund in accordance with the provisions of section one (1) and two (2) shall be void. L.1939, c. 117, p. 425, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-74.1 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-74.1
Compensation insurance by volunteer fire company for volunteer firemen and volunteer first aid or rescue squad workers
Status: in_force

Any volunteer fire company may provide compensation insurance for member volunteer firemen doing public fire duty and volunteer first aid or rescue squad workers doing public first aid and rescue duty for a first aid or rescue squad organized within such a fire company. Such insurance shall provide compensation under and by virtue of the article to which this section is a supplement and of article 2, of chapter 15, of Title 34 of the Revised Statutes for every such fireman or authorized first aid or rescue squad worker who may be injured in line of duty, as the same is defined in R.S. 34:15-43. Evidence of the insurance coverage authorized by this section shall be provided by the fire company to the governing body of any municipality or the committee of any fire district which contributes to the support and maintenance of such fire company. L.1964, c. 257, s. 3, eff. Jan. 1, 1965.
N.J. Stat. § 34:2-21.17b — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-21.17b
Provisions for minors as volunteers at recycling centers
Status: in_force

Concurrent with all other provisions of P.L. 1940, c. 153 (C. 34:2-21.1 et seq.), minors who are 12 through 17 years of age shall be permitted to work as volunteers at community operated noncommercial recycling centers operated by a municipality or a community service organization authorized by a municipality to operate a recycling center subject to the following provisions: a. That these recycling centers handle only those waste products normally included in the municipal waste stream such as newspapers and glass and metal beverage containers; b. That under no circumstances shall a minor be permitted to work in a community recycling center that is in any way associated with a profit making commercial enterprise other than to sell the recyclable products referred to in subsection a.; c. That no minor shall operate, perform maintenance, clean, inspect or work in, about, or in connection with any power driven machinery involved in the recycling process; d. That no minor shall work in a community recycling center without the safety equipment required by law; e. That no minor shall be permitted to work as a volunteer at a recycling center except under the direct supervision of an adult; f. That no minor shall handle or be exposed to hazardous waste products or other hazardous substances; and g. That the municipality which operates the center or authorizes the operation of the center by a community service organization has secured adequate liability insurance to provide compensation for all injuries sustained by minors working voluntarily at the center. For the purposes of this section, "community operated noncommercial recycling center" means any recycling center that is sponsored by a municipality and is engaged in the recycling activity as a community service. L. 1987, c. 249, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1A-15.1 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-15.1
Director of Division of Employment Services; duties
Status: in_force

5. The Director of the Division of Employment Services shall: a. cause copies of the voter registration forms furnished under subsection f. of section 16 of P.L.1974, c.30 (C.19:31-6.4) to be prominently displayed at each public office of the division and to be made readily available to each individual who, when applying for services administered by the division, may wish, on a voluntary basis, to register to vote. An employee of the division shall inquire of every applicant for such services whether the applicant, if not already registered to vote from the place of his or her present residence, wishes to be so registered and shall inform the applicant that whether or not the applicant chooses to register will not affect the applicant's eligibility for those services. The employee shall provide the applicant with any assistance necessary in completing the form; shall inform the applicant that the applicant may leave the completed form with the employee; and, if the applicant chooses to leave the form, shall accept the completed form, stamp or otherwise mark it with the date on which it was so received, and forward it to the Secretary of State; b. provide for the continuous supply of the forms and instructions specified in subsection a. of this section to every office of the division which receives applications for services administered by the division; c. provide the forms and instructions specified in subsection a. of this section in both the English and Spanish languages to each office of the division that receives applications for services administered by the division which is located in any county in which bilingual sample ballots must be provided pursuant to R.S.19:14-21, R.S.19:49-4 or section 2 of P.L.1965, c.29 (C.19:23-22.4); and d. provide for the collection of completed voter registration forms by any employee of the division who is employed in any office which receives applications for services administered by the division, and for the transmittal of the forms to the Secretary of State. L.1991,c.318,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 34:13A-29 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-29
Grievance procedures; binding arbitration.
Status: in_force

8. a. The grievance procedures that employers covered by this act are required to negotiate pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1968, c.303 (C.34:13A-5.3) shall be deemed to require binding arbitration as the terminal step with respect to disputes concerning imposition of reprimands and discipline as that term is defined in this act. b. In any grievance procedure negotiated pursuant to this act, the burden of proof shall be on the employer covered by this act seeking to impose discipline as that term is defined in this act. c. In addition to any rights provided pursuant to subsection a. of this section, an employee who is not a teaching staff member as defined by section 1 of P.L.1989, c.269 (C.34:13A-22) shall have the right to submit to binding arbitration any dispute regarding whether there is just cause for a disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, reprimands, withholding of increments, termination or non-renewal of an employment contract, expiration or lapse of an employment contract or term, or lack of continuation of employment, irrespective of the reason for the employer's action or failure to act, and irrespective of any contractual or negotiated provision or lack thereof. In the arbitration, the burden of proof shall be on the employer. The provisions of this subsection c. shall also apply to county college employees other than faculty members or members of the professional staff. d. Nothing in this section shall be regarded as affecting the right of any teaching staff member or majority representative to submit to binding arbitration any dispute involving or relating to a teaching staff member. L.1989, c.269, s.8; amended 2020, c.66, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-411 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-411
Tax credit transfer certificate application, substitution, limitations.
Status: in_force

9. a. Within three years of the tax period in which the director first allows the eligible business a tax credit, an eligible business may apply to the director and the chief executive officer of the authority for a tax credit transfer certificate in lieu of the eligible business being allowed any amount of the tax credit against the State tax liability of the eligible business. The tax credit transfer certificate, upon receipt thereof by the eligible business from the director and the chief executive officer of the authority, may be sold or assigned, in an amount not less than $25,000, within three years of the tax period in which the eligible business receives the tax credit transfer certificate from the director, to another person that may have a tax liability pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1945, c.162 (C.54:10A-5), sections 2 and 3 of P.L.1945, c.132 (C.54:18A-2 and 54:18A-3), section 1 of P.L.1950, c.231 (C.17:32-15), or N.J.S.17B:23-5. The tax credit transfer certificate provided to the eligible business shall include a statement waiving the eligible business’s right to claim the tax credit that the eligible business has elected to sell or assign. b. The eligible business shall not sell or assign a tax credit transfer certificate allowed under this section for consideration received by the eligible business of less than 85 percent of the transferred credit amount before considering any further discounting to present value which shall be permitted. The tax credit transfer certificate issued to the eligible business by the director shall be subject to any limitations and conditions imposed on the application of State tax credits pursuant to P.L.2025, c.123 (C.34:1B-403 et al.) and any other terms and conditions that the director may prescribe. c. A purchaser or assignee of a tax credit transfer certificate pursuant to this section shall not make any subsequent transfers, assignments, or sales of the tax credit transfer certificate. d. The authority shall publish on its Internet website the following information concerning each tax credit transfer certificate approved by the authority and the director pursuant to this section: (1) the name of the transferor; (2) the name of the transferee; (3) the value of the tax credit transfer certificate; (4) the State tax against which the transferee may apply the tax credit; and (5) the consideration received by the transferor. L.2025, c.123, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11B-8 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11B / Section 11B-8
Continuation of health benefits during leave
Status: in_force

a. During a leave taken under section 4 of this act, the employer shall maintain coverage under any group health insurance policy, group subscriber contract or health care plan at the level and under the conditions coverage would have been provided if the employee had continued in employment continuously from the date the employee commenced the leave to the date the employee returns to work pursuant to section 7 of this act or the date on which the employee's coverage would have expired had the employee not been on leave, whichever is sooner. b. During a leave taken under section 4 of this act, the employer shall provide any employment benefits that are not required to be maintained pursuant to subsection a. of this section pursuant to the employer's policy with regard to employment benefits for employees on temporary leave from employment. L.1989, c.261, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-87 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-87
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

8. The commissioner shall, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt any rule and regulation necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1995,c.207,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 34:8-43 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-43
Definitions
Status: in_force

1. As used in P.L.1989, c.331 (C.34:8-43 et al.): "Accepting employment" means that a job seeker has entered into an agreement with an employer which includes: (1) The terms and conditions of employment; (2) The salary or wages and any benefits to be paid to the job seeker as compensation for employment; and (3) The date, time and place employment will commence. "A career consulting or outplacement organization" means any person, required to be registered under section 24 of P.L.1989, c.331 (C.34:8-65), providing or rendering services, with or without related products, in connection with advice, instruction, analysis, recommendation or assistance concerning past, present, or future employment or compensation for an individual's time, labor or effort. "Agent" means any individual who performs any function or activity for or on behalf of any person, the purpose of which is to provide services or products to individuals seeking employment, career guidance or counseling, or employment related services or products. "Applicant" means any person applying for licensing or registration under P.L.1989, c.331 (C.34:8-43 et al.). "Attorney General" means the Attorney General of this State or a designee. "Baby sitter" means and includes any individual under 16 years of age, other than a registered nurse or a licensed nurse, entrusted temporarily with the care of children during the absence of their parents, guardians, or individuals standing in loco parentis to them. This definition shall not include persons regularly employed by agencies, or institutions operated by or under the control or supervision of this State, or any of its political subdivisions, nor any child care facilities operated for the care of children when the facilities are similarly controlled or supervised. "Booking agency" means any person who procures, offers, promises, or attempts to procure employment for performing artists, or athletes, not under the jurisdiction of the Athletic Control Board, and who collects a fee for providing those services. "Bureau" means the Bureau of Employment and Personnel Services in the Division of Consumer Affairs within the Department of Law and Public Safety created pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1989, c.331 (C.52:17B-139.4). "Career counseling service" means any business that, through its agents or otherwise, procures or represents itself as procuring employment or employment assistance or advertises in any manner the following services for a fee: career counseling; vocational guidance; aptitude, achievement or vocational testing; executive consulting; personnel consulting; career management, evaluation, or planning; the development of resumes and other promotional materials relating to the preparation for employment; or referral services relating to employment or employment qualifications. A career counseling service shall be licensed as an employment agency pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1989, c.331 (C.34:8-43 et al.). A career counseling service shall not include career consulting or outplacement organizations required to be registered under section 24 of P.L.1989, c.331 (C.34:8-65). "Chief" means the Chief of the Bureau of Employment and Personnel Services. "Consulting firm" means any person required to be registered under section 23 of P.L.1989, c.331 (C.34:8-64) that: (1) Identifies, appraises, refers or recommends individuals to be considered for employment by the employer; and (2) Is compensated for services solely by payments from the employer and is not, in any instance, compensated, directly or indirectly, by an individual who is identified, appraised, referred or recommended. "Director" means the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety, or his designee. "Employer" means a person seeking to obtain individuals to perform services, tasks, or labor for which a salary, wage, or other compensation or benefits are to be paid. "Employment agency" means any person who, for a fee, charge or commission: (1) Procures or obtains, or offers, promises or attempts to procure, obtain, or assist in procuring or obtaining employment for a job seeker or employees for an employer; or (2) Supplies job seekers to employers seeking employees on a part-time or temporary assignment basis who has not filed notification with the Attorney General pursuant to the provisions of section 14 of P.L.1981, c.1 (C.56:8-1.1); or (3) Procures, obtains, offers, promises or attempts to procure or obtain employment or engagements for actors, actresses, performing artists, vocalists, musicians or models; or (4) Acts as a placement firm, career counseling service, or resume service; or (5) Acts as a nurses' registry. The director shall have the authority to determine, from time to time, that a particular employment agency or career-related service or product, not otherwise expressly subject to the provisions of P.L.1989, c.331 (C.34:8-43 et al.), is subject to whichever requirements of P.L.1989, c.331 (C.34:8-43 et al.) the director deems appropriate. "Fee, charge or commission" means any payment of money, or promise to pay money to a person in consideration for performance of any service for which licensure or registration is required by P.L.1989, c.331 (C.34:8-43 et al.), or the excess of money received by a person furnishing employment or job seekers over what he has paid for transportation, transfer of baggage or lodging for a job seeker. "Fee, charge or commission" shall also include the difference between the amount of money received by any person who either furnishes job seekers or performers for any entertainment, exhibition or performance, or who furnishes baby sitters for any occasion, and the amount paid by the person to the job seekers, performers or baby sitters. "Job listing service" means any person required to be registered under section 25 of P.L.1989, c.331 (C.34:8-66) who, by advertisement or other means, offers to provide job seekers with a list of employers, a list of job openings or a similar publication, or prepares resumes or lists of applicants for distribution to potential employers, where a fee or other valuable consideration is exacted or attempted to be collected, either directly or indirectly. "Job seeker" means any individual seeking employment, career guidance or counseling or employment related services or products. "Job seeker contingent liability" means a provision in an agreement between an employment agency and a job seeker whereby the job seeker may become liable, in whole or in part, to pay a fee, charge or commission of any amount, directly or indirectly, on account of any service rendered by the employment agency. "Just cause for voluntary termination of employment by a job seeker" means and includes, but is not limited to, cases in which material misrepresentations of the terms or conditions of employment have been relied upon by a job seeker who would not have accepted the employment if the grounds for termination were known before acceptance of the employment. "License" means a license issued by the director to any person to: (1) Carry on the business of an employment agency; and (2) Perform, as an agent of the agency, any of the functions related to the operation of the agency. "Performing artist" means a model, musical, theatrical or other entertainment performer employed or engaged individually or in a group. "Person" means any natural person or legal representative, partnership, corporation, company, trust, business entity or association, and any agent, employee, salesperson, partner, officer, director, member, stockholder, associate, trustee or cestuis que trustent thereof. "Prepaid computer job matching service" means any person required to be registered under section 25 of P.L.1989, c.331 (C.34:8-66) who is engaged in the business of matching job seekers with employment opportunities, pursuant to an arrangement under which the job seeker is required to pay a fee in advance of, or contemporaneously with, the supplying of the matching, but which does not otherwise involve services for the procurement of employment by the person conducting the service. "Primary location" means an address used for 90 or more calendar days by a person for the conduct of an activity regulated under P.L.1989, c.331 (C.34:8-43 et al.). "Principal owner" means any person who, directly or indirectly, holds a beneficial interest or ownership in an applicant or who has the ability to control an applicant. "Temporary employment" means employment in which the duration is fixed as some definite agreed period of time or by the occurrence of some specified event, either of which shall be clearly stated to all parties at the time of referral to the employment. "Temporary help service firm" means any person who operates a business which consists of employing individuals directly or indirectly for the purpose of assigning the employed individuals to assist the firm's customers in the handling of the customers' temporary, excess or special workloads, and who, in addition to the payment of wages or salaries to the employed individuals, pays federal social security taxes and State and federal unemployment insurance; carries worker's compensation insurance as required by State law; and sustains responsibility for the actions of the employed individuals while they render services to the firm's customers. A temporary help service firm is required to comply with the provisions of P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-1 et seq.). L.1989, c.331, s.1; amended 2023, c.10, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-310 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-310
Annual report.
Status: in_force

42. Within one year of the effective date of sections 35 through 42 of P.L.2020, c.156 (C.34:1B-303 through C.34:1B-310), the authority shall annually submit a report to the Governor, the State Treasurer, and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), the Legislature, on the effectiveness of the program in establishing supermarkets and grocery stores in food desert communities. L.2020, c.156, s.42.
N.J. Stat. § 34:8-60 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-60
Penalties for violation of cease and desist order
Status: in_force

Whenever it appears to the director that a person against whom a cease and desist order has been entered has violated the order, the director may bring a summary proceeding in the Superior Court based upon the violation. A person found to have violated a cease and desist order shall be liable for civil penalties in the amount of not less than $1,000 or more than $25,000 for each violation of the order, together with reasonable attorneys' fees and cost of investigation and suit. If any person fails to pay a civil penalty imposed by the court for violation of a cease and desist order, the court imposing the penalty is authorized, upon application of the director, to grant any relief which may be obtained under any statute or court rule governing the collection and enforcement of penalties. L.1989, c.331, s.19.
N.J. Stat. § 34:9A-7.1 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 9A / Section 9A-7.1
Seasonal worker defined
Status: in_force

As used in this act "seasonal worker" shall mean any person who is engaged in any seasonal or temporary work. L.1971, c. 194, s. 1, eff. June 7, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-81 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-81
Cancellation of contract; notice
Status: in_force

Any contract of insurance issued by a stock company or mutual association against liability arising under this chapter may be canceled by either the employer or the insurance carrier within the time limited by such contract for its expiration. No such policy shall be deemed to be canceled until: a. At least ten days' notice in writing of the election to terminate such contract is given by registered mail by the party seeking cancellation thereof to the other party thereto; and b. Until like notice shall be filed in the office of the commissioner of banking and insurance, together with a certified statement that the notice provided for by paragraph "a" of this section has been given; and c. Until ten days have elapsed after the filing required by paragraph "b" of this section has been made. The provisions "b" and "c" of this section shall not apply where the employer has replaced the contract to be canceled by other insurance, and notice of such replacement has been filed with the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance. In such event the notice required by provision "a" may, if given by the insurance carrier, recite as the termination date the effective date of the other insurance, and the contract shall be terminated retroactively as of that date. No notice of cancellation of any such contract need be filed in the office of the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance where the employer is not required by any law of this State to effect such insurance. Amended by L.1948, c. 58, p. 145, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-64 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-64
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). "Eligible export business" means a small- or medium-sized business which has its principal place of business located in this State and is engaged in the provision of goods or services to foreign export markets. The authority shall promulgate by rule a detailed definition which shall set forth the criteria to be used to determine eligibility for the program pursuant to the provisions of this act. "Fixed assets" means any real property, interests in real property, plants, equipment, and other assets commonly accepted as fixed assets. "Participating bank" means a bank as defined pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1948, c.67 (C.17:9A-1) deemed eligible by the authority for participation in the program. "Program" means the "New Jersey Global Export Network 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.197,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15D-13 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15D / Section 15D-13
Employer and worker contributions
Status: in_force

2. Beginning on January 1, 1993, each worker shall contribute to the Workforce Development Partnership Fund an amount equal to 0.025% of the worker's wages as determined in accordance with paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of R.S.43:21-7 regarding the worker's employment with an employer. Also beginning on January 1, 1993, each employer shall contribute to the Workforce Development Partnership Fund an amount equal to the amount that the employer's contribution to the Unemployment Compensation Fund is decreased pursuant to subparagraph (G) of paragraph (5) of subsection (c) of R.S.43:21-7. L.1992,c.44,s.2; amended 1995,c.422,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11-56a39 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-56a39
Definitions relative to C.34:11-56a39 et al.
Status: in_force

5. As used in sections 5 through 9 of P.L.2019, c.32 (C.34:11-56a39 to 34:11-56a41, 54:10A-5.42, and 54A:4-18): "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development. "Employee with an impairment" means an employee earning at least the minimum wage on the effective date of P.L.2019, c.32 (C.34:11-56a4.9 et al.) whose work capacity is significantly impaired by age or physical or mental deficiency or injury and who, based on a determination by the State, is found eligible for personal assistance services or prescribed drugs because without such services or drugs the individual would be unable to perform the essential functions of the employment position that the individual holds. "Employer" means any nongovernmental business entity including, but not limited to, a nonprofit organization, a corporation, S corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership, and sole proprietorship, and shall include all entities related by common ownership or control. "Tax year" means the calendar year or fiscal year in which a taxpayer's gross income tax or corporation business tax liability is due and payable. L.2019, c.32, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11-67 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-67
Fees and costs
Status: in_force

34:11-67. No filing fee shall be charged by the wage collection division, for accepting a wage claim, and no advance fees shall be charged by constables making service of process on wage claims of the wage collection division, nor shall any fee be charged by any county clerk for filing of any award or determination of the wage collection division or sheriff for execution and levy but the collection of any wage claim either by execution or otherwise shall carry taxed costs of service, filing, recording fees, executions, and similar items, in accordance with the schedule of costs as prescribed for the Superior Court, Law Division, Special Civil Part. All moneys received by way of taxed costs shall be retained by the wage collection division and at the end of each calendar year shall be paid into the State treasury for the use of the State. Amended 1953,c.33,s.44; 1971,c.154,s.8; 1991,c.91,s.356.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11-56.97 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-56.97
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

21. The commissioner is authorized and empowered to prescribe, adopt, promulgate, rescind and enforce rules and regulations as may be required for the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this act. L. 2021, c.336, s.21.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1A-31 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-31
Commissions and offices abolished
Status: in_force

The Unemployment Compensation Commission, the office of executive director of the Unemployment Compensation Commission, the office of director of the New Jersey State Employment Service Division of the Unemployment Compensation Commission and the office of commissioner of labor are hereby abolished. The term of office of the present commissioner of labor shall expire on the effective date of this act. L.1948, c. 446, p. 1774, s. 31.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1-59 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-59
Bureau of employment
Status: in_force

The bureau of employment shall consist of a chief of bureau appointed by the commissioner and such clerks and employees as may be necessary. The commissioner may, for the purposes of the bureau, use such offices as may be available.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-297 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-297
Criteria for qualified venture firm.
Status: in_force

29. a. The authority shall certify or refuse to certify a venture firm as a qualified venture firm based on the criteria for certification set forth in section 28 of P.L.2020, c.156 (C.34:1B-296), and subsections b. and c. of this section. b. The authority shall not certify a venture firm as a qualified venture firm if the venture firm has: (1) an equity capitalization, net assets, or written commitments of less than $10,000,000 in the form of cash or cash equivalents on the date the determination for certification is made; or (2) fewer than two principals or persons employed to direct the qualified investment of capital with at least five years of money management experience in the venture capital or private equity sectors on the date the determination for certification is made. The authority may adopt, pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules setting forth additional disqualifying criteria and adjusting the minimum equity capitalization, net assets, or written commitments of a qualified venture firm. c. Prior to certifying a venture firm as a qualified venture firm, 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 venture firm 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 venture firm. The authority may also contract with an independent third party to perform a background check on the venture firm. d. The authority shall provide written notification to each venture firm that is certified as a qualified venture firm by the authority and shall provide written notification to each venture firm that the authority refuses to certify as a qualified venture firm, communicating in detail the grounds for the authority's refusal. The authority shall review each qualified venture firm annually for the disqualifying criteria set forth in subsection b. of this section or other reasonable industry-accepted standards as determined by the authority. The authority may decertify a qualified venture firm at any time pursuant to the disqualifying criteria set forth in subsection b. of this section. Decertification shall not affect any previously made qualified investment or the fund's commitment to make a follow-on investment in a qualified business.
L.2020, c.156, s.29; amended 2021, c.160, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15C-10.6 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15C / Section 15C-10.6
Approval of private career school to act as eligible transfer institution.
Status: in_force

17. a. The Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development shall approve a private career school to act as an eligible transfer institution if the school: (1) is in good standing with its accreditor and, if applicable, its licensing body; (2) if applicable, has not been sanctioned by the United States Department of Education due to having a high cohort loan default rate; (3) has not been placed on Heightened Cash Monitoring Payment Method Level 2 by the United States Department of Education; (4) within the previous five years, has not entered into any settlement agreements related to a consumer protection law with a law enforcement agency, or had any judgments related to a consumer protection law entered against it in favor of a law enforcement agency; and (5) meets the requirements provided in section 16 of P.L.2021, c.27 (C.34:15C-10.5), and any additional standards provided pursuant to subsection b. of this section. b. The commissioner may establish additional standards on a case-by-case basis for approving an eligible transfer institution. L.2021, c.27, s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11-56.45 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-56.45
Repeal of inconsistent acts
Status: in_force

All acts and parts of acts are repealed insofar as they are inconsistent herewith. L.1963, c. 150, s. 21.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15D-12 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15D / Section 15D-12
Definitions
Status: in_force

1. For the purposes of sections 1 through 9 of this act: "Commissioner" is the Commissioner of Labor, or designee of the commissioner. "Department" means the New Jersey Department of Labor. "Employer" means any employer subject to R.S.43:21-1 et seq. "Fund" or "Workforce Development Partnership Fund" means the Workforce Development Partnership Fund created pursuant to section 9 of P.L.1992, c.43 (C.34:15D-9). L.1992,c.44,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-184 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-184
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

7. The authority shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), any rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2003,c.182,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-51 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-51
Filing of petition; two year limit
Status: in_force

34:15-51. Every claimant for compensation under Article 2 of this chapter (R.S. 34:15-7 et seq.) shall, unless a settlement is effected or a petition filed under the provisions of R.S. 34:15-50, submit to the Division of Workers' Compensation a petition filed and verified in a manner prescribed by regulation, within two years after the date on which the accident occurred, or in case an agreement for compensation has been made between the employer and the claimant, then within two years after the failure of the employer to make payment pursuant to the terms of such agreement; or in case a part of the compensation has been paid by the employer, then within two years after the last payment of compensation except that repair or replacement of prosthetic devices shall not be construed to extend the time for filing of a claim petition. A payment, or agreement to pay by the insurance carrier, shall for the purpose of this section be deemed payment or agreement by the employer. The petition shall state the respective addresses of the petitioner and of the defendant, the facts relating to employment at the time of injury, the injury in its extent and character, the amount of wages received at the time of injury, the knowledge of the employer or notice of the occurrence of the accident, and such other facts as may be necessary and proper for the information of the division and shall state the matter or matters in dispute and the contention of the petitioner with reference thereto. A paper copy of the petition shall be verified by the oath or affirmation of the petitioner. Proceedings on behalf of an infant shall be instituted and prosecuted by a guardian, guardian ad litem, or next friend, and payment, if any, shall be made to the guardian, guardian ad litem, or next friend. The division shall prepare and print forms of petitions and shall furnish assistance to claimants in the preparation of such petitions, when requested so to do. Amended 1979, c.283, s.14; 2001, c.94, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 34:13A-27 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-27
Resolution of disputes
Status: in_force

a. If there is a dispute as to whether a transfer of an employee between work sites or withholding of an increment of a teaching staff member is disciplinary, the commission shall determine whether the basis for the transfer or withholding is predominately disciplinary. b. If the commission determines that the basis for a transfer is predominately disciplinary, the commission shall have the authority to take reasonable action to effectuate the purposes of this act. c. If the commission determines that the basis for an increment withholding is predominately disciplinary, the dispute shall be resolved through the grievance procedures established pursuant to law and shall be subject to the provisions of section 8 of this act. d. If a dispute involving the reason for the withholding of a teaching staff member's increment is submitted to the commission pursuant to subsection a. of this section, and the commission determines that the reason for the increment withholding relates predominately to the evaluation of a teaching staff member's teaching performance, the teaching staff member may file a petition of appeal pursuant to N.J.S.18A:6-9 and N.J.S.18A:29-14, and the petition shall be deemed to be timely if filed within 90 days of notice of the commission's decision, or of the final judicial decision in any appeal from the decision of the commission, whichever date is later. L.1989, c.269, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-210 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-210
Findings, declarations relative to abolishing the New Jersey Commerce Commission.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. It is the policy of the State of New Jersey to stimulate economic growth and development by efforts that are efficient and coordinated across all sectors, departments, and agencies. b. The State's efforts to deliver effective economic growth and development assistance and improve the New Jersey economy currently flow through a number of different programs, enacted and amended incrementally over time, which are administered by a number of different entities. c. Greater coordination of the State's economic development efforts will achieve benefits, including short- and long-term budget savings during this period of unprecedented fiscal challenges facing the State, as well as enhancements to the effectiveness of the State's economic growth and development efforts. d. By consolidating the New Jersey Commerce Commission and transferring its primary functions to the Division of Business Assistance, Marketing, and International Trade in the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, the coordination of these related but distinct functions will be advanced. e. Such consolidation will enhance the work of the Division of Business Assistance, Marketing, and International Trade, which markets New Jersey and the opportunities in this State to the business community of the nation and the world, and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, which provides financing on specific business projects, by improving cooperation and coordination among the agencies charged with these separate functions. f. Further, the State's economic development activities will be improved by consolidating the New Jersey Development Authority for Small Businesses, Minorities and Women's Enterprises into the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, which can deliver the financial and other assistance needed for such businesses and enterprises, and by consolidating other economic development entities. g. State efforts to classify businesses that are small or minority- or women-owned to participate in State purchasing and procurement processes also will be more effective if the registration and certification programs of the New Jersey Commerce Commission are placed directly within the Department of the Treasury, which serves as the procurement agency of the State. L.2008, c.27, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 34:6-136.23 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-136.23
Time of taking effect
Status: in_force

This act shall take effect ninety days after its adoption; except sections seven (a), (b) and (c), section eight, and section sixteen (c) which shall take effect immediately, and except that the commissioner shall have power immediately to promulgate rules and regulations, appoint such officers and employees, and fix their compensation, as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this act, and do such other things as may be necessary to set up the machinery required to enforce the provisions of this act. L.1941, c. 308, p. 843, s. 24.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-147 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-147
Offering of hiring preference to employee unable to return to previous position due to returning from a work-related injury.
Status: in_force

1. a. Following a work-related injury, an employer shall provide a hiring preference to an employee who has reached maximum medical improvement and is unable to return to the position at which the employee was previously employed for any existing, unfilled position offered by the employer for which the employee can perform the essential duties of the position. b. For purposes of this section, "employer" means an employer who employs at least 50 persons, but shall not include a contractor as defined in section 3 of P.L.1999, c.238 (C.34:11-56.50). c. Nothing in this section requires an employer to create a new position to accommodate an employee who cannot return to the employee's former position following a work-related injury despite reaching maximum medical improvement or requires an employer to remove another employee from an existing and filled position that would be suitable for the injured employee. d. This act shall not apply to athletes employed by professional sports teams. e. Nothing in this section shall be construed to impair or affect any right of an individual with a disability to a reasonable accommodation under the "Law Against Discrimination," P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-1 et seq.). L.2021, c.228.
N.J. Stat. § 34:13A-5.9 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-5.9
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The commission may promulgate rules or regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1979, c. 477, s. 6, eff. July 1, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-7.5 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-7.5
Projects; factors for consideration for financial assistance
Status: in_force

With respect to projects for which costs are to be financed by the authority pursuant to this act, the authority shall in determining those projects, and in the planning and undertaking of those projects, consider the following in addition to any factors required to be considered pursuant to P.L.1974, c. 80 (C. 34:1B-1 et seq.): a. The economic feasibility of the project; b. The extent of economic and related social distress in the municipality and adjacent area to be affected by the project; c. The degree to which the project will advance Statewide and regional strategies and objectives; d. The likelihood that a project shall, after its completion, be able to repay to the fund all or part of any financing costs incurred; e. The relationship of the project to a comprehensive local development strategy, including projects undertaken, or planned to be undertaken, within the municipality pursuant to the "New Jersey Local Development Financing Fund Act," P.L.1983, c.190 (C.34:1B-36 et seq.); and f. The degree to which the project utilizes, enhances, protects and promotes public transportation systems. L.1981, c. 505, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 34:6-136.11 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-136.11
Records to be kept
Status: in_force

Each employer shall keep within this State in such form and manner as the commissioner may by rule, regulation or order prescribe and shall forward to the commissioner at such intervals and upon such blanks as the commissioner may by rule, regulation or order prescribe and provide a complete and accurate record of: (1) All persons engaged in industrial home work directly or indirectly for or in behalf of such employer; (2) All places where such persons work; (3) All articles or materials directly or indirectly distributed to such persons; (4) All articles or materials manufactured by such persons; (5) The net cash wages received by each home worker and such piecework rates at which each home worker is compensated; (6) All independent contractors to whom he has furnished materials to be manufactured by industrial home work; and (7) Such other facts and information as may be pertinent to the proper enforcement and effectuation of the provisions of this act. L.1941, c. 308, p. 838, s. 11.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-144 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-144
Short title
Status: in_force

1. Sections 2 through 19 of this act shall be known and may be cited as the "Port Unification and Financing Act." L.1997,c.150,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15C-7.1 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15C / Section 15C-7.1
Selection of industries with growing, unmet demand for skilled workers.
Status: in_force

12. a. The State Employment and Training Commission shall select industries in which a growing or unmet demand for skilled workers, professionals or other personnel provides an opportunity to generate significant growth in employment or careers providing access to self-sufficiency and shall create State-level industry task forces consisting of key stakeholders in each selected industry to analyze the most significant mismatches between labor supply and demand in the industry and develop Statewide strategies to rectify those mismatches. The membership of each task force shall be selected by the commission and shall include leaders of businesses, labor unions, professional associations and other stakeholders in the industry and representatives from State departments and agencies which the commission determines may be of assistance in rectifying the mismatches of supply and demand. b. The commission shall select Workforce Investment Boards and direct them to create regional planning bodies to address the workforce needs in the regions under the jurisdictions of the boards of specific industries, occupations or career clusters in which a growing or unmet demand for skilled workers, professionals or other personnel provides an opportunity to generate significant growth in employment or careers providing self-sufficiency. The membership of each regional planning body shall include representatives of Workforce Investment Boards and One Stop Career Center partners and leaders of businesses, labor unions and professional associations and other stakeholders of the industries, occupations, career clusters or employers in the region. The region under a regional planning body shall be selected by the commission to enhance local delivery systems by providing meaningful geographic boundaries for labor market rationalization. The region selected for one industry, occupation or career cluster may be different from the region selected for another industry, occupation or career cluster. The size of regions under regional planning bodies may vary in accordance with the concentration of the relevant work forces or in accordance with other factors. The commission may also determine any areas outside of the State which would benefit from a joint effort with a regional planning body and direct the body to seek cooperation with the Workforce Investment Board or boards outside of the State that have jurisdiction over those areas. c. The purpose of each regional planning body shall be to develop, for its area of jurisdiction, strategies to match labor market supply and demands and support a demand-side focus anchoring the employment and training system to the labor market in a manner which increases opportunities for employment and careers providing access to self-sufficiency. Those strategies may include job skill training and utilization of labor market and demographic information to match the location of jobs with the residence of workers. The planning for the development of the strategy shall include an analysis of the adequacy of the transportation system to get the workers to the jobs and the suitability of the training being offered in an area for the needs of the local workplace, and shall take into consideration any Statewide strategy developed by a Statewide industry task force pursuant to subsection a. of this section which is relevant to the jurisdiction of the regional planning body. d. The Legislature finds and declares that the current and growing shortage of skilled and credentialed health care professionals, paraprofessionals, and entry-level workers has reached crisis proportions. The commission shall establish a State-level industry taskforce on the health care industry, as well as regional planning bodies on the health care industry in each region designated by the commission, to address this problem and promote enduring partnerships among employers, labor unions, professional associations and other stakeholders in the health care industry, the public workforce investment system, primary, secondary and postsecondary education, and social service providers to develop and sustain solutions in the areas of recruitment, retention, training and education capacity-building in that industry in a manner which increases opportunities for employment and careers providing access to self-sufficiency. L.2005,c.354,s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-38 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-38
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act: a. "Fund" means the New Jersey Local Development Financing Fund established in section 4 of this act. b. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development or his designated representative, which may be the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. c. "Sponsor" means the governing body of a municipality or, with the approval of the government of a municipality, a local development corporation, community development corporation, municipal port authority established pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1960, c. 192 (C. 40:68A-29 et seq.), or governing body of a county, or, with the approval of the government of a county, a county development corporation or other public entity designated by the commissioner as a sponsor. d. "Municipality" means a municipality qualifying for aid pursuant to P.L.1978, c. 14 (C. 52:27D-178 et seq.) or which would qualify under that act except for the population criterion. e. "Project" means an industrial or commercial enterprise within a municipality that would not be undertaken in its intended scope without the provision of financial assistance pursuant to this act and will be economically viable with the assistance. f. "Eligible project" means a project which has been approved by the commissioner to receive financial assistance from the New Jersey Local Development Financing Fund. g. "Eligible project cost" means the cost of planning, developing, executing, and making operative an industrial or commercial redevelopment project. Eligible project cost includes the cost: (1) Of purchasing, leasing, condemning, or otherwise acquiring land or other property, or an interest therein, in the designated project area or as necessary for a right-of-way or other easement to or from the project area; (2) Incurred for, or in connection with or incidental to, acquiring and managing the land, property or interest; (3) Incurred for or in connection with the relocating and moving of persons displaced by the acquisition; (4) Of development or redevelopment, including: (a) The comprehensive renovation or rehabilitation of the land, property or interest; (b) The cost of equipment and fixtures which are part of the real estate and the cost of production machinery and equipment necessary for the operation of the project; (c) The cost of energy conservation improvements designed to encourage the efficient use of energy resources, including renewable and alternative energy resources and cogenerating facilities; and (d) The disposition of land or other property for these purposes; (5) Of demolishing, removing, relocating, renovating, altering, constructing, reconstructing, installing or repairing any land or any building, street, highway, alley, utility, service or other structure or improvement; (6) Of acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or installation of public facilities and improvements necessary to a project; and (7) Incurred for or incidental to doing anything enumerated in this subsection, including the cost and expense of securing: (a) Administrative, appraisal, economic and environmental analyses; (b) Engineering service; (c) Planning service; (d) Design service; (e) Architectural service; (f) Surveying service; and (g) Other professional service. L.1983, c. 190, s. 3, eff. May 23, 1983. Amended by L.1983, c. 326, s. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-407 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-407
Tax credit eligibility, Next New Jersey Manufacturing Program.
Status: in_force

5. a. To be eligible for tax credits under the program, a business’s chief executive officer, or equivalent officer, shall demonstrate to the authority at the time of application that: (1) the business shall make, acquire, or lease a capital investment at the qualified business facility not less than the applicable amount set forth in subsection b. of this section; (2) the business shall create new full-time jobs in the State in an amount not less than the applicable number set forth in subsection c. of this section; (3) the median salary of the full-time jobs at the qualified business facility by the business shall be not less than 120 percent of the median salary for manufacturing employees in the county in which the project is located; (4) the business shall be primarily engaged in the activities of a manufacturer or a clean energy manufacturer at the qualified business facility; (5) the business shall enter into a collaborative relationship, evidenced by the provision of opportunities for workforce hiring, training, apprenticeship, or other measures determined appropriate by the authority, with New Jersey public or private colleges or universities, public or private high schools, or workforce development organizations, or any combination thereof; (6) the qualified business facility shall be in compliance with minimum environmental and sustainability standards; (7) the project shall comply with the authority's affirmative action requirements, adopted pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1979, c.303 (C.34:1B-5.4); and (8) each worker employed to perform construction work or building services work at the qualified business facility 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.). b. To be eligible under the program, the minimum capital investment at the qualified business facility shall be $10,000,000. c. To be eligible under the program, the minimum number of new full-time jobs in the State shall be 20 new full-time jobs. d. The chief executive officer of the business, or an equivalent officer, shall certify that all factual representations made by the business to the authority pursuant to subsection a. of this section are true under the penalty of perjury. e. A business shall not be awarded a tax credit under the program if the business has received a tax credit under the “Business Retention and Relocation Assistance Act,” P.L.1996, c.25 (C.34:1B-112 et seq.), “Business Employment Incentive Program Act,” P.L.1996, c.26 (C.34:1B-124 et al.), section 6 of P.L.2010, c.57 (C.34:1B-209.4), “Grow New Jersey Assistance Act,” P.L.2011, c.149 (C.34:1B-242 et al.), “Emerge Program Act,” sections 68 through 81 of P.L.2020, c.156 (C.34:1B-336 et al.), section 4 of P.L.2023, c.125 (C.34:1B-139.4), or the “Next New Jersey Program Act,” P.L.2024, c.49 (C.34:1B-394 et seq.), relating to the same capital investment and employees that qualify the business for a tax credit under the program. f. An eligible business may submit an application to the authority in accordance with the provisions of section 6 of P.L.2025, c.123 (C.34:1B-408) on or after the effective date of P.L.2025, c.123 (C.34:1B-403 et al.) but prior to March 1, 2029. g. Beginning on the date that the authority begins accepting applications in accordance with section 6 of P.L.2025, c.123 (C.34:1B-408) and continuing for two years thereafter, $100,000,000 of the tax credits made available to the program pursuant to subparagraph (l) of paragraph (1) of subsection b. of section 98 of P.L.2020, c.156 (C.34:1B-362) shall be reserved exclusively for eligible businesses that are clean energy product manufacturers. If during that period, the authority awards less than $100,000,000 in tax credits to eligible businesses that are clean energy product manufacturers, the uncommitted portion shall be available to be deployed by the authority to any eligible business beginning in the third year next following the date that the authority begins accepting applications in accordance with section 6 of P.L.2025, c.123 (C.34:1B-408). L.2025, c.123, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-261 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-261
Application for tax credits.
Status: in_force

6. a. (1) A business shall submit an application for tax credits to the authority prior to July 1, 2019. If the business requests additional time to submit its application, the authority shall have the discretion to grant one six-month extension of this deadline. A business shall submit its documentation indicating that it has met the capital investment and employment requirements for the first phase, as specified in the incentive agreement and the incentive phase agreement, for certification of its tax credit amount within three years following the date of approval of its application by the authority. The authority shall have the discretion to grant two, one-year extensions of this deadline. (2) Full-time employment for a tax period shall be determined as the average of the monthly full-time employment for the tax period. b. In conducting its annual review, the authority may require a business to submit any information determined by the authority to be necessary and relevant to its review. L.2017, c.282, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-49 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-49
Development Authority for Small Businesses, Minorities and Women's Enterprises
Status: in_force

a. There is established in but not of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development the New Jersey Development Authority for Small Businesses, Minorities' and Women's Enterprises, which shall assist in providing financing and other services to eligible businesses. The board of directors of the authority shall consist of six members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Executive Director of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, the Commissioner of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development, and the State Treasurer, or their designees, shall be members ex officio. At least one member of the board shall be an investment banker, one member shall have experience in small business finance, and one member shall have experience in market analysis. At least one member of the board shall be a minority, and one member shall be a woman. One member of the board shall be a resident of Atlantic City. In addition to the six members of the board, the Governor shall appoint a nonvoting member who represents the casino industry. Initially, the Governor shall appoint two members for a term of one year, two members for a term of two years, and three members for a term of three years. Thereafter, all members appointed by the Governor shall serve for three-year terms. Each member shall hold office for the term of his appointment and until his successor has been appointed and qualified. Any vacancy in the membership occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment but for the unexpired term only. b. Any member of the board may be removed by the Governor for cause after notice and hearing. c. The Governor shall select a chairman and the members of the board shall elect a vice chairman. The authority shall recommend at least three candidates for the position of Executive Director to the Governor, who shall appoint one of the candidates to the position, with the advice and consent of the Senate. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum. Any action may be taken by the affirmative vote of a majority of the quorum. d. The members of the board shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed by the authority for their actual expenses. No officer or employee of the State shall be deemed to have forfeited or shall forfeit his office or employment or any benefits or emoluments by reason of his appointment to the board or his appointment as a consultant to the board or his performance of other services for the authority. e. A true copy of the minutes of every meeting of the board, certified by the secretary of the board, shall be delivered by the secretary to the Governor. No action taken at a meeting shall have effect until the 10th day following the delivery of the minutes to the Governor, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays excepted, unless within that period the Governor has approved the minutes, in which case the action shall become effective upon his approvaL. If, within the 10-day period, the Governor returns the copy of the minutes with his veto of any action taken by the board or any member thereof at the meeting, that action shall be null and void and of no effect. The Governor may approve all or part of the action taken at such meeting prior to the expiration of the 10-day period. f. On or before March 31 of every year, the authority shall make an annual report on its activities in the preceding calendar year to the Governor and the Legislature, which shall include a statement of its investment policy and its underwriting guidelines as well as a complete operating and financial statement covering the authority's operations during the preceding year. The board shall cause an audit to be made at least once in each calendar year by certified public accountants. A copy of the audit shall be filed with the State Treasurer and shall be available for public inspection. L. 1985, c. 386, s. 3, eff. Dec. 18, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11E-4 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11E / Section 11E-4
Division of Workers’ Compensation action, relief, upon violation of protections, post-traumatic stress disorder.
Status: in_force

4. a. An employee or former employee may institute an action in the Division of Workers' Compensation for relief upon a violation of any of the provisions of section 3 of P.L.2025, c.272 (C.34:11E-3). All remedies available in section 1 of P.L.2008, c.93 (C.34:15-28.2) shall be available to a prevailing plaintiff and may be ordered by a judge of compensation upon a violation of any of the provisions of section 3 of P.L.2025, c.272 (C.34:11E-3). The court may also order any or all of the following relief: (1) an assessment of a civil fine of $5,000 for the first violation of any of the provisions of section 3 of P.L.2025, c.272 (C.34:11E-3) and $10,000 for each subsequent violation; (2) an injunction to restrain the continued violation of any of the provisions of section 3 of P.L.2025, c.272 (C.34:11E-3); (3) reinstatement of the employee to the same position or to a position equivalent to that which the employee held prior to unlawful discharge or retaliatory action; (4) reinstatement of full fringe benefits and seniority rights; (5) compensation for any lost wages, benefits, and other remuneration; or (6) payment of reasonable costs and attorney's fees. b. An action brought under this section shall commence within one year of the date of the alleged violation. c. A private cause of action provided for in this section shall be the sole remedy for a violation of P.L.2025, c.272 (C.34:11E-1 et al.) and shall be limited to the remedies provided in section 1 of P.L.1966, c.157 (C.34:15-39.1). L.2025, c.272, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11B-11 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11B / Section 11B-11
Suits, complaints, permitted; punitive damages
Status: in_force

Any person may initiate suit in Superior Court or file a complaint with the division on either an individual or class basis. In addition to the remedies provided in section 16 of P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-17), the aggrieved party may be awarded punitive damages in an amount not greater than $10,000.00 except that in the case of a class action or a director's complaint the total amount of punitive damages shall not exceed $500,000.00 or 1% of the net worth of the defendant, whichever is less. In determining the amount of punitive damages, the court or director shall consider, among other relevant factors, the amount of compensatory damages awarded, the amount of civil penalty to be paid by the employer, the frequency and persistence of the violation of this act by the employer, the resources of the employer, the number of persons adversely affected by the violation, and the extent to which the employer's failure to comply with this act was intentional. L.1989, c.261, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 34:6-157 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-157
Appropriation
Status: in_force

11. a. There is appropriated from the General Fund $350,000.00 to the Division of Workplace Standards in the Department of Labor to effectuate the purposes of this act. b. Receipts from registration fees and penalties collected pursuant to the provisions of this act, up to $350,000.00, shall be deposited in the General Fund. Receipts in excess of that amount are appropriated to the division to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1987,c.458,s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 34:13-9 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-9
Board to receive no compensation; expenses
Status: in_force

The members of the board shall not receive any compensation for their services, but the expenses of the board may be met and paid by voluntary subscriptions, which the board is hereby authorized to receive for that purpose.
N.J. Stat. § 34:6-130.1 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-130.1
Records of and payment for homework in hand knitting industry
Status: in_force

All homeworkers engaged or employed in the hand knitting industry shall keep a daily record of work done, and all employers in said industry shall likewise keep and maintain a record of the daily work done by any such homeworker or employee. All records shall be kept and maintained by all parties for a period of two years. All employers shall henceforth be required to pay each employee for work done immediately upon the completion and delivery of the same. L.1940, c. 98, p. 232, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 34:9A-2 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 9A / Section 9A-2
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning: (a) " Farm labor camp," or "Migrant labor camp" shall mean one or more tents, vehicles, buildings or structures, together with the tract of land appertaining thereto, used as living quarters by seasonal, temporary or migrant workers directly or indirectly in connection with any work or place where work is being performed, whether or not rent is paid or reserved in connection with the use or occupancy of such premises. (b) "Commissioner" shall mean the Commissioner of Labor and Industry or any of his authorized deputies, representatives, agents or employees. (c) "Department" shall mean the Department of Labor and Industry. (d) "Bureau" shall mean the bureau of migrant labor established by this act. (e) The terms "seasonal worker," "temporary worker" and "migrant worker" may be used interchangeably and shall include any person who is engaged in any seasonal or temporary work. (f) All other words and phrases shall be defined and construed as provided by chapter 1 of Title 1 of the Revised Statutes. L.1945, c. 71, p. 350, s. 2. Amended by L.1967, c. 91, s. 3, eff. June 7, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-152 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-152
Pledges, covenants with holders of bonds, notes, obligations
Status: in_force

9. The State hereby pledges and covenants with holders of any bonds, notes or other obligations issued pursuant to this act that it will not limit or alter the rights or powers vested in the authority by this act, nor limit or alter the rights or powers of the State Treasurer in any manner which would jeopardize the interest of the holders or any trustee of such holders, or inhibit or prevent performance or fulfillment by the authority or the State Treasurer with respect to the terms of any agreement made with the holders of these bonds, notes or other obligations. The State also pledges and covenants with the holders of any such bonds, notes or obligations, that it will not act to prevent the authority from obtaining any of the revenues provided for in this act, which shall be sufficient to meet all costs and expenses in connection with the issuance of such obligations, until the bonds, notes or other obligations, together with interest thereon, are fully met and discharged or payment thereof is fully provided for, except that the failure of the State to appropriate moneys for any purposes of this act shall not be deemed a violation of this section. L.1997,c.150,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-182 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-182
Establishment, maintenance of program; funding; use
Status: in_force

5. a. To implement this act, the authority shall establish and maintain the program with moneys to be used by the authority for the purposes specified in this act. Moneys to be utilized by the program shall include, but not be limited to: (1) any moneys that shall be received by the authority from the repayment of the moneys in the account used to provide financial assistance to film production companies pursuant to P.L.2003, c.182 (C.34:1B-178 et al.); (2) any moneys that shall be received by the authority from other business assistance programs administered by the authority which it determines to deposit therein; and (3) any other source that the authority may determine is available to effectuate the purposes of the program. b. The authority shall use the moneys available for the program to: (1) provide, for a period of five years after the effective date of this act, financial assistance to film production companies deemed eligible pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2003, c.182 (C.34:1B-181); and (2) defray the administrative expenses of carrying out the purposes and provisions of P.L.2003, c.182 (C.34:1B-178 et al.). Such administrative expenses may be used by the authority to employ an administrator and additional personnel or consultants to oversee the operations of the program and to prepare any reports or other documentation regarding the program with the assistance of the authority. Such administrator, additional personnel or consultants shall review each application for financial assistance for the purpose of assisting the authority in an investigation and analysis of the financial soundness of the film project or film production company. Within 30 days of the end of the five-year period as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection b. of this section, the authority shall determine whether sufficient interest in financial assistance from qualified film production companies warrants the continuation of the program and the authority may discontinue the program at the end of such period if the authority determines that such interest is not evident. The authority shall notify the Governor and Legislature of its decision and issue a report of its findings and any suggestions for improvement to the program if such suggestions are warranted. c. The maximum amount of any loan that is guaranteed by the authority and is to be provided to a film production company, pursuant to P.L.2003, c.182 (C.34:1B-178 et al.), shall not exceed either $1,500,000 per film project, or an amount that is no greater than 30 percent of any loan for the film project that is derived from private sources, whichever amount is less. The authority shall not have a balance outstanding of all loans guaranteed pursuant to P.L.2003, c.182 (C.34:1B-178 et al.) of an amount greater than $10 million at any time, except that the authority may increase this amount if the authority determines that the demand for financial assistance warrants such increase. d. The authority shall provide in any agreement between the authority and a film production company for financial assistance from the program that the authority shall retain a security interest in the assets of the film production company including, but not limited to, all revenues, payments, money and proceeds generated by the company's film project, to the extent necessary to insure the authority's full recovery of the amount of any financial assistance. Prior to the granting of any financial assistance, the authority shall require the film production company to enter into a faithful performance bond, completion bond or similar security with the authority in such form, amount and terms as shall be determined by the authority. L.2003,c.182,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-31.14 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-31.14
Construction of act.
Status: in_force

4. This act is intended to affirm certain rights of essential employees under the circumstances specified in this act, and shall not be construed as reducing, limiting or curtailing any rights of any worker or employee to benefits provided by law. L.2020, c.84, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-7.42c — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-7.42c
Authorization to approve certain transfers of tax benefits.
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection b. of section 1 of P.L.1997, c.334 (C.34:1B-7.42a) or the provisions of any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the authority shall be authorized to approve the transfer of no more than $30,000,000 of tax benefits in State Fiscal Year 2011; provided however, that of the $30,000,000 of transferable tax benefits authorized for State Fiscal Year 2011, $5,000,000 shall be allocated by the authority for the surrender of transferable tax benefits exclusively by new or expanding emerging technology and biotechnology companies that operate within the boundaries of an innovation zone; provided further, that any portion of the $5,000,000 that is not so approved by the authority shall be available in State Fiscal Year 2011 for the surrender of transferable tax benefits by new or expanding emerging technology and biotechnology companies that do not operate within the boundaries of an innovation zone. L.2010, c.20, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-137 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-137
Rules.
Status: in_force

14. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority, after consultation with the department and the Division of Taxation, shall in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt rules necessary to implement the provisions of the Business Employment Incentive Program not related to the collection or determination of taxes and tax withholding. The rules shall provide for the recipients of business employment incentive grants to be charged an initial application fee, and ongoing service fees, to cover the administrative costs related to the program. The Director of the Division of Taxation is authorized to promulgate those rules necessary to effectuate the tax related provisions of the Business Employment Incentive Program. L.1996,c.26,s.14; amended 2003, c.166, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-35.12 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-35.12
Degree of hearing loss; determination of degree
Status: in_force

a. For purposes of determining the degree of hearing loss for awarding compensation for noise induced occupational hearing loss, the average hearing threshold for each ear shall be determined by adding the hearing thresholds (ANSI) for the three frequencies 1,000, 2,000 and 3,000 Hertz and dividing that sum by three. To determine the binaural disability, subtract the 30dB (low fence) from the obtained average in each ear. This decibel amount is then multiplied by 1.5% for each ear. Then multiply the smaller percentage (the better ear) by 5 and add the larger number (the poorer ear) and divide the resulting number by 6. This resulting number is the percentage of binaural hearing disability to be used pursuant to the provisions of section 9 of this act. b. If the better ear has a hearing loss of 30 dB or less as measured from O dB on an audiometer calibrated to ANSI S3.6-1969 American National Standard "Specifications for Audiometers," or 20 dB or less as measured on an audiometer calibrated to ASA-Z 24.5-1951 "American Standard Specifications for Pure-Tone Audiometers for Screening Purposes," the hearing loss shall not be compensable. If the audiogram is performed on an ASA calibrated audiometer, the hearing threshold level must be converted to ANSI calibration levels. L.1979, c. 285, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-31.13 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-31.13
Payment of compensation not considered factor in certain calculations.
Status: in_force

3. Any workers' compensation claims paid according to section 2 of this act shall not be considered in calculating an employer's Experience Modification Factor, pursuant to the New Jersey Workers' Compensation and Employers Liability and Insurance Manual administered by the Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau established by section 2 of P.L.1995, c.393 (C.34:15-89.1) and section 1 of P.L.2008, c.97 (C. 34:15-90.1). L.2020, c.84, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-92.1 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-92.1
Other exceptions
Status: in_force

If and when any class or classes of employers or employees shall be excepted from the provisions of article 2 of this chapter (s. 34:15-7 et seq.) by an act or acts of the legislature, such employers as may be thereby excepted shall, from the date when such act or acts shall become effective, be likewise excepted from the provisions of this article.
N.J. Stat. § 34:6-47.5 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-47.5
Notification to power company and responsibility for safeguards
Status: in_force

Whenever any activity is to be performed requiring precautionary action under section 2 of this act, the employer, contractor or other person responsible for the activity shall, promptly notify the owner or person in charge of the high-voltage line of the intended activity and shall fully comply with and shall be responsible for the cost and for the completion of the precautionary action required under section 2 of this act before proceeding with such activity. L.1948, c. 249, p. 1102, s. 5. Amended by L.1966, c. 261, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 34:21-8 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-8
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Call Center Jobs Act." L.2019, c.470, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 34:6-136.4 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-136.4
Power to prohibit
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall have the power upon his own initiative, and it shall be his duty upon receipt of a petition of fifty or more residents of this State, to make an investigation of any industry which employs home workers, in order to determine: (1) Whether the wages and conditions of employment are injurious to the health and welfare of home workers in such industry; and (2) Whether the wages and conditions of employment of home workers prevailing in such industry have the effect of rendering unduly difficult the maintenance of existing labor standards in or the observance and enforcement of labor standards established by law or regulation for factory workers in such industry. (b) If, on the basis of information in his possession, with or without an investigation, and after a public hearing as provided for by section five of this act, the commissioner shall find that industrial home work cannot be continued within any industry without: (1) injuring the health and welfare of the home workers within that industry, or (2) rendering unduly difficult the maintenance of existing labor standards of factory workers in that industry or the observance and enforcement of labor standards established by law or regulation for factory workers in that industry, the commissioner shall by order prohibit industrial home work in such industry, except as may be otherwise provided in such order pursuant to the provisions of section six of this act, and no permit issued under this act shall be deemed thereafter to authorize the furnishing of articles or materials for industrial home work prohibited by such order. L.1941, c. 308, p. 830, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 34:10-4 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-4
Penalty
Status: in_force

It shall be a misdemeanor for any officer or agent of any such corporation to exact from any employee more than twelve hours' labor within the twenty-four hours of the natural day, and within twelve consecutive hours therein as in section 34:10-3 of this title provided. In case of accident or unexpected contingency demanding more than the usual service by the corporation to the public, or from its employees to the corporation, extra labor may be permitted and exacted for extra compensation.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11-56.87 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-56.87
Penalty for discharging complaining longshoreman.
Status: in_force

11. Any waterfront employer who discharges or in any other manner discriminates against any longshoreman because the longshoreman has made any complaint to his waterfront employer, to a representative of the longshoreman, a public body, or the commissioner that he has not been paid wages in accordance with the provisions of this act, or because the longshoreman has caused to be instituted or is about to cause to be instituted any proceeding under or related to this act, or because the longshoreman has testified or is about to testify in any such proceeding, or because the longshoreman has requested information from the waterfront employer relevant to such a proceeding, shall be in violation of this act, shall be guilty of a disorderly persons offense, and shall, upon conviction therefor, be fined not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,500. Such fines shall be in addition to the payment of any wage deficiencies. L. 2021, c.336, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 34:13A-53 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-53
Replaced, displaced employee; seniority retained.
Status: in_force

4. Each employee replaced or displaced as the result of a subcontracting agreement shall retain all previously acquired seniority during that period and shall have recall rights whenever the subcontracting terminates. L.2021, c.104, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-7.19 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-7.19
Definitions; program authorized
Status: in_force

10. a. The following words or terms as used in this section shall have the following meaning unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: "Small business enterprise" shall mean a business which has its principal place of business in this State, is independently owned and operated and meets all other qualifications as may be established in accordance with P.L.1987, c.55 (C.52:27H-21.7 et seq.). "Special assistance small business enterprise" means (1) a small business enterprise having its principal place of business in a municipality in this State in which an urban enterprise zone has been established pursuant to the "New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zones Act," P.L.1983, c.303 (C.52:27H-60 et seq.), or (2) a small business enterprise having at least 50% of its employees who are economically disadvantaged individuals. "Economically disadvantaged individual" means a person who (1) resides in a municipality in this State in which an urban enterprise zone has been established, or (2) has been unemployed or the recipient of public assistance benefits for a period of at least one year immediately prior to accepting employment with a special assistance small business enterprise. b. The authority may, by resolution, establish a special assistance small business enterprise program for projects to be funded from the accounts established by section 4 of this act. L.1992,c.16,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 34:8-55 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-55
Investigation
Status: in_force

Whenever it appears to the director that a person has engaged in, is engaging in, or is about to engage in, any practice declared to be unlawful by this act, or whenever the director believes it to be in the public interest that an investigation should be made to ascertain whether a person has engaged in, is engaging in, or is about to engage in, any unlawful practice, the director may: a. Require the person to file, on forms prescribed by him, a written statement or report, under oath or otherwise, concerning the facts and circumstances regarding the practice which is under investigation; b. Examine under oath any person in connection with the practice under investigation; c. Examine any record, book, document, account, contract, or paper as he deems necessary; and d. Pursuant to an order of the Superior Court, impound any record, book, document, account, contract, or paper that is produced in accordance with this act, and retain it until the completion of all proceedings in connection with the materials produced. L.1989, c.331, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1A-38 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-38
Related and supplemental instruction
Status: in_force

Related and supplemental instruction for apprentices, co-ordination of instruction with job experience, and the selection of teachers and co-ordinators for such instruction shall be the responsibility of State and local vocational education boards. In accordance with statutory provisions, the State Department of Education shall be responsible for and provide related training as required by apprenticeship programs set up under this act. The State Apprenticeship Council may accept other related instruction facilities where vocational education related instruction facilities are not available or where registered apprenticeship programs designate other facilities for related instruction. L.1953, c. 198, p. 1503, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11-56.55 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-56.55
Submission of all subcontractor registration certificates by contractor.
Status: in_force

8. Each contractor shall, after the bid is made and prior to the awarding of the contract, submit to the public entity , including, but not limited to, any authority, board, or commission, the certificates of registration for all subcontractors listed in the bid proposal. Applications for registration shall not be accepted as a substitute for a certificate of registration for the purposes of this section. L.1999, c.238, s.8; amended 2003, c.91, s.4; 2019, c.376, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 34:13C-3 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 13C / Section 13C-3
Applicability of provisions to employment agents and New Jersey Employment Service
Status: in_force

Employment agents licensed as such under the laws of the State of New Jersey, and the New Jersey Employment Service shall not be affected by sections 1 or 2 of this act, but no such employment agent, and no person acting on behalf of the New Jersey Employment Service shall knowingly refer an applicant for employment to an employer any of whose employees are then engaged in a strike or have been locked out. L.1960, c. 193, p. 834, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-57.3 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-57.3
Effective date
Status: in_force

This act shall take effect on the first day of July, one thousand nine hundred and fifty. L.1950, c. 174, p. 403, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1-69.5 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-69.5
Compensation and expenses of director
Status: in_force

The Director of the Division of the Deaf shall receive such compensation as shall be determined by the Commissioner of Labor and Industry and such actual and necessary expenses as shall be incurred in the performance of their official duties, to be paid in the same manner as the compensation and expenses of other employees of the Department of Labor and Industry. L.1941, c. 197, p. 587, s. 5. Amended by L.1977, c. 166, s. 6, eff. July 31, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1-67 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-67
Veterans aided
Status: in_force

The bureau of employment shall investigate unemployment conditions affecting soldiers and sailors of the United States after their discharge from service, collect and compile data as to opportunities for employment and formulate plans for placing such soldiers and sailors desiring employment in suitable positions. The bureau may act as agent of the federal government and its agencies in the placing of soldiers and sailors in suitable and available employments.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1-64 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-64
Publication of information
Status: in_force

The commissioner in his discretion may issue such bulletins, notices, circulars or other printed matter as may be necessary in furtherance of the purposes and duties of the bureau of employment.
N.J. Stat. § 34:16-43 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-43
Determination of eligibility for extended employment program; standards for operation of sheltered workshop; progress reports
Status: in_force

The division and the commission are hereby vested with the authority: a. to determine the eligibility of severely handicapped persons for the extended employment program in consultation with the sheltered workshops providing the program; b. to establish standards of staffing, physical plant and services required for the operation of facilities of sheltered workshops furnishing services under this act by contract with the State; and c. to require an appropriate progress report on each individual participating in the extended employment program. L.1971, c. 272, s. 5. Amended by L.1979, c. 335, s. 4, eff. Jan. 21, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 34:21-17 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-17
Actions required by awarding authority prior to terminating service contract, contracting out services previously performed by covered entity, selling, transferring property, timeline.
Status: in_force

2. a. Not less than 15 days before terminating any service contract or contracting out services previously performed by the covered entity, or selling or transferring any property where service employees are employed, an awarding authority shall: (1) request the terminated contractor to give the successor employer a list containing the name, date of hire, and job classification of each service employee working on the service contract and name and contact information of the employee's collective bargaining representative, if any; (2) give the successor employer a list containing the name, date of hire, job classification of each service employee currently performing the work to be performed pursuant to the service contract and name and contact information of the employee's collective bargaining representative, if any; (3) provide written notice to any collective bargaining representative of the affected service employees of the decision to terminate the service contract, enter into a new service contract, or sell or transfer the property; (4) ensure that a written notice to all affected service employees describing the pending termination of the service contract, entrance into a service contract, or sale or transfer of the property, including the name and address of the awardee, purchaser, or transferee, and the employees' rights provided by this section, are conspicuously posted at any affected work site; and (5) provide the affected service employees and their collective bargaining representative with the name and address of any successor employer or the purchaser or transferee of the property. b. A successor employer shall take reasonable steps to ascertain the identity of the affected service employee. c. Subject to subsection e. of this section, a successor employer shall retain an affected service employee at a covered location for 60 days or until its service contract is terminated, whichever is earlier. No successor employer shall reduce any affected service employee's work hours in order to circumvent the protections provided by P.L.2023, c.128 (C.34:21-16 et seq.). No successor employer shall be required to retain any employee based upon the provisions of P.L.2023, c.128 (C.34:21-16 et seq.) beyond 60 days. d. A successor employer shall give an affected service employee a written offer of employment and send a copy to the employee's collective bargaining representative, if any. The offer shall state the date by which the service employee is required to accept the offer, and the date shall be at least 10 days after the notice is delivered. An offer shall state the name, address, and telephone number of the successor employer and the name of the individual who is authorized by the successor employer to make the employment offer. The written offer required by this section shall be substantially in the form set forth in section 4 of P.L.2023, c.128 (C.34:21-19) in a language in which at least 10 percent of the employees are fluent. The department shall provide translations in the five most common languages spoken in New Jersey apart from English. A written offer may be sent via electronic mail. e. A successor employer may retain less than all of the affected service employees during the 60-day transition period only if the successor employer: (1) finds that fewer service employees are required to perform the work than the predecessor employer had employed; (2) retains service employees by seniority within each job classification; (3) maintains a preferential hiring list of those employees not retained; and (4) hires any additional service employees from the list, in order of seniority, until all affected service employees have been offered employment. f. Except as provided in subsection e. of this section, a successor employer shall not discharge a service employee retained pursuant to this section without just cause during the 60-daytransition period. g. The provisions of this section shall not apply if any successor employer, on or before the termination of the service contract, agrees to assume, and to be bound by, the collective bargaining agreement of the awarding authority or contractor, provided that the collective bargaining agreement provides terms and conditions for the discharge or laying off of employees. h. Any agreement that restricts or hinders the ability of a successor employer to fulfill its obligations pursuant to this section is hereby declared to be contrary to public policy and void. L.2023, c.128, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11-56.9 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-56.9
Notice of alleged violation; hearing
Status: in_force

If complaint shall be made to the commissioner, or if he shall have reason to believe that any provision of this act has been violated, he may cause notice of such alleged violation to be given to the alleged violator, giving the party so notified the opportunity to answer such complaint. The alleged violator shall be given an opportunity, at his request, to be heard with regard to such alleged violation, under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the commissioner provided that the complaining party and all interested persons shall be notified of such hearing and given an opportunity to be present. If, as the result of such hearing, it shall appear that the purposes of this act may be served and any violation corrected without the institution of any prosecution, the commissioner shall not be obligated to institute any prosecution for any such violation. L.1952, c. 9, p. 48, s. 9.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-31.8 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-31.8
Injury, illness, death of firefighter caused by cancer eligible for compensation.
Status: in_force

7. Any injury, illness or death of a firefighter which may be caused by cancer, including leukemia, shall be presumed to be an occupational disease compensable under the provisions of R.S.34:15-1 et seq., if the firefighter has completed not less than seven years of service as a firefighter, regardless of whether the firefighter is in active service or is no longer in active service of a paid, part-paid, or volunteer fire department at the time of the injury, illness or death, provided that the firefighter is not more than 75 years of age or has not been out of active service for more than 20 years. This prima facie presumption may be rebutted by a preponderance of the evidence that the occupational disease did not arise out of and in the course of the employment. The employer may require the firefighter to undergo, at the expense of the employer, reasonable testing, evaluation and monitoring of health conditions of the firefighter which is relevant to determining whether the occupational disease arose out of and in the course of the employment, but the presumption of compensability shall not be adversely affected by any failure of the employer to require such testing, evaluation or monitoring. In order to receive this occupational cancer disability benefit, the type of cancer involved shall be a type which may be caused by exposure to heat, radiation, or a known or suspected carcinogen as defined by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. A firefighter with less than seven years of service as a firefighter who experiences injury, illness or death which may be caused by exposure to a known carcinogen, cancer-causing radiation or a radioactive substance, including cancer and damage to reproductive organs, shall be subject to the provisions of section 6 of this act. L.2019, c.156, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1A-36 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-36
State Apprenticeship Council
Status: in_force

The Governor shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, a State Apprenticeship Council in the Division of Labor in the Department of Labor and Industry, composed of three representatives each from employer and employee organizations respectively and one representative of the general public, who shall be the chairman. The council by majority vote may designate one of its members, other than the chairman, as vice-chairman to act in the absence or disability of the chairman. Each member shall be appointed for a term of three years. Each member shall hold office until his successor is appointed and has qualified, and any vacancy shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term. The Commissioner of Education and the Commissioner of Labor and Industry shall ex officio be members of such council without vote. The members of the council shall receive no compensation for their services. The council may: (a) establish suggested standards for apprenticeship agreements in conformity with the provisions of this act; (b) adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the intent and purposes of this act; (c) compile such data as may be deemed necessary to determine trends of employment opportunity in various trades; (d) terminate or cancel any apprenticeship agreement in accordance with the provisions of such agreement; (e) perform such other duties as may be necessary to give full effect to the provisions of this act. The council shall annually make a report to the Commissioner of Labor and Industry of its activities and findings. L.1953, c. 198, p. 1501, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11-56.4 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-56.4
Inspection of records; obtaining of information
Status: in_force

The commissioner, or his authorized representative, shall have the power to enter the place of employment of any employer to inspect and copy payrolls and other employment records, to compare character of work and skills on which persons employed by the employer are engaged, to question such persons under subpoena, if necessary, and to obtain such other information as is reasonably necessary to the administration and enforcement of this act. L.1952, c. 9, p. 46, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-22 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-22
Dispute; procedure; agreement no bar to determination on merits
Status: in_force

Procedure in case of dispute shall be in accordance with article four of this chapter (section 34:15-49, et seq.). No agreement between an employee and his employer or insurance carrier for compensation shall operate as a bar to the formal determination of any controversy, unless such agreement has been approved by the commissioner, the director, a deputy director or a referee designated as a "referee, formal hearings," in open court; provided, that after a petition has been filed and when the petitioner is represented by an attorney licensed in the State of New Jersey, and when it shall appear to the commissioner, the director, a deputy director or a referee designated as a "referee, formal hearings," that the only issue involved is the extent of disability, the commissioner, the director, a deputy director or a referee designated as a "referee, formal hearings," may, with the consent of the parties, after considering the sworn testimony of the petitioner and such other witnesses present, together with any stipulations of the parties, enter a determination and rule for judgment which shall include a finding of fact as to the amount of the then present disability. Such determination and rule for judgment may be reopened only in accordance with the provisions of section 34:15-27 of this Title; provided, that after a petition has been filed and when the petitioner is represented by an attorney of the State of New Jersey, and where the only issue involved is agreed by the parties to be the extent of disability, the parties may enter into a settlement concerning the extent of disability and present such settlement to the commissioner, the director, a deputy director or a referee who, after considering the sworn testimony of the petitioner and such other witnesses present together with any stipulations of the parties and the consent of the petitioner, may enter an order approving settlement which shall include a finding that the terms of the settlement are fair and just and which order shall have the same effect as a determination and rule for judgment. Such determination and rule for judgment or order approving settlement may be reopened only in accordance with the provisions of section 34:15-27 of this Title. Amended by L.1945, c. 74, p. 390, s. 9; L.1952, c. 269, p. 918, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-35.11 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-35.11
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act: a. "Noise induced occupational hearing loss" means a permanent bilateral loss of hearing acuity of the sensorineural type due to prolonged, habitual exposure to hazardous noise in employment. For purposes of this supplementary act, sudden hearing loss resulting from a single, short noise exposure, such as an explosion, shall not be considered an occupational disease but shall be considered as an injury by accident. Exceptional cases of sensorineural hearing loss can be considered occupational hearing loss provided it can be established that the cause was short term exposures to high intensity noise levels. b. "Sensorineural hearing loss" means a loss of hearing acuity due to damage to the inner ear which can result from numerous causes, as distinguished from conductive hearing loss which results from disease or injury involving the middle ear or outer ear or both and which is not caused by prolonged exposure to noise. c. "Prolonged exposure" means exposure to hazardous noise in employment for a period of at least 1 year. d. "Habitual exposure" means exposure to noise exceeding the allowable daily dose, at least 3 days each week, for at least 40 weeks each year. e. "Hazardous noise" mean noise which exceeds the permissible daily exposure to the corresponding noise level as shown in the following table: Noise Level (dBA) Permissible Daily Exposure 90 8 hours 95 4 hours 100 2 hours 105 1 hour 110 30 minutes 115 15 minutes f. "Hearing threshold level" means the lowest decibel sound which may be heard on the audiometer 50% of the times presented during audiometric testing. L.1979, c. 285, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-128.1 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-128.1
Short title.
Status: in_force

5. Sections 6 through 9 of this act shall be known and may be cited as the "Workers' Compensation Medical Information Confidentiality Act." L.2001,c.326,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-37.2 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-37.2
Payment of full compensation to certain injured parole officers.
Status: in_force

2. Any parole officer who, while in the course of performing the officer's official duties, suffers serious bodily injury as the direct result of an assault by an adult or juvenile parolee under the officer's supervision shall continue to receive full wages for up to six months or until the parole officer begins receiving compensation for that injury under R.S.34:15-1 et seq., whichever comes first. In addition to the compensation received under R.S.34:15-1 et seq., the injured officer shall receive regular supplemental payments from the officer's employer in an amount that is sufficient, when added to the compensation received under R.S.34:15-1 et seq., to equal the net wage of the injured officer at the time of the injury. The supplemental payments authorized under this section shall continue for up to six months so long as the injured officer remains a parole officer and continues to be compensated under R.S.34:15-1 et seq. The fringe benefits afforded an injured officer under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement, contract, or statute shall not be negated or impaired in any way and shall remain in full force and effect during the time that officer is receiving supplemental payments pursuant to this section. L.2017, c.93, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-6 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-6
Determinations prior to commitment for assistance.
Status: in_force

6. Prior to making any commitment for assistance, the authority shall, by resolution duly adopted, find and determine, on the basis of all information reasonably available to it, that such assistance will tend to maintain or provide gainful employment for the inhabitants of the State, or will reduce the consumption, in a building devoted to industrial or commercial purposes, or in an office building, of nonrenewable sources of energy, or will eliminate and reduce environmental pollution derived from the operation of industry, utilities and commerce, and improve living conditions, and shall serve a public purpose by contributing to the prosperity, health and general welfare of the inhabitants of the State, and will tend to aid and assist in the economic growth, development or redevelopment of the political subdivision wherein it is to be located, and such finding and determination shall be conclusive for all purposes of this act. The authority shall also find and determine, on the basis of all information reasonably available to it, that such assistance, or any part thereof, used to construct, improve or refinance any pollution control facility as defined by this act will not impair any obligation undertaken by any County Industrial Pollution Control Financing Authority created pursuant to P.L.1973, c.376 (C.40:37C-1 et seq.). L.1974, c.80, s.6; amended 1975, c.32, s.3; 1975, c.253, s.3; 1983, c.282, s.4; 2008, c.27, s.28.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-394 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-394
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. P.L.2024, c.49 (C.34:1B-394 et al.) shall be known and may be cited as the Next New Jersey Program Act. L.2024, c.49, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 34:15-120.21 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-120.21
Written notice of bankruptcy proceedings, determination of insolvency
Status: in_force

7. a. A member employer which files for relief in bankruptcy under Title 11 of the United States Code, 11 U.S.C. s.101 et seq.; or against which involuntary bankruptcy proceedings are filed under that title; or for which a receiver is appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction, shall file written notice of that fact with the commissioner and the board of directors of the association within 30 days of the occurrence of such an event. b. Upon receipt of the notice required by subsection a. of this section, the board shall review the member employer's ability to pay compensation pursuant to R.S.34:15-77 and make a determination as to insolvency. If the board determines at any time that the member employer is insolvent, it shall notify the commissioner and the members of the association not later than three business days after the determination of insolvency. L.1993,c.107,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1-57.2 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-57.2
First director
Status: in_force

The first director of the workmen's compensation bureau to be designated under this act shall be the deputy commissioner of compensation serving upon the effective date hereof in the capacity of secretary of the bureau. L.1945, c. 74, p. 379, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 34:9A-7.3 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 9A / Section 9A-7.3
Permanent staff employment under civil service; employment and compensation of temporary staff
Status: in_force

Interpreters and other employees for the permanent staff shall be appointed and employed by the commissioner subject to the provisions of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes. Temporary interpreters shall not be appointed pursuant to Title 11 of the Revised Statutes and they shall receive payment for their services on a per diem or such other basis as the commissioner determines to be appropriate. L.1971, c. 194, s. 3, eff. June 7, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-112 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-112
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Business Retention and Relocation Assistance Act." L.1996,c.25,s.1; amended 2004, c.65, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 34:13A-16.8 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-16.8
Police and Fire Public Interest Arbitration Impact Task Force.
Status: in_force

3. a. There is established a task force, to be known as the Police and Fire Public Interest Arbitration Impact Task Force. b. The task force shall be comprised of eight members as follows: (1) four to be appointed by the Governor; (2) two to be appointed by the Senate President; and (3) two to be appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly. c. All appointments shall be made within 30 days of the effective date of P.L.2010, c.105 (C.34:13A-16.7 et al.). Vacancies in the membership shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments. The members of the task force shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed, within the limits of funds made available to the task force, for necessary travel expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. d. (1) The task force shall organize as soon as is practicable upon the appointment of a majority of its members and shall select a chairperson from among the appointees of the Governor and a vice chairperson from among the appointees of the Legislature. The Chair of the Public Employment Relations Commission shall serve as non-voting executive director of the task force. (2) The task force shall meet within 60 days of the effective date of P.L.2010, c.105 (C.34:13A-16.7 et al.) and shall meet thereafter at the call of its chair. In furtherance of its evaluation, the task force may hold public meetings or hearings within the State on any matter or matters related to the provisions of this act, and call to its assistance and avail itself of the services of the Public Employment Relations Commission and the employees of any State department, board, task force or agency which the task force determines possesses relevant data, analytical and professional expertise or other resources which may assist the task force in discharging its duties under this act. Each department, board, commission or agency of this State is hereby directed, to the extent not inconsistent with law, to cooperate fully with the task force and to furnish such information and assistance as is necessary to accomplish the purposes of this act. In addition, in order to facilitate the work of the task force, the Public Employment Relations Commission shall post on its website all collective negotiations agreements and interest arbitration awards entered or awarded after the date of enactment, including a summary of contract or arbitration award terms in a standard format developed by the Public Employment Relations Commission to facilitate comparisons. All collective negotiations agreements shall be submitted to the Public Employment Relations Commission within 15 days of contract execution. e. (1) It shall be the duty of the task force to study the effect and impact of the arbitration award cap upon local property taxes; collective bargaining agreements; arbitration awards; municipal services; municipal expenditures; municipal public safety services, particularly changes in crime rates and response times to emergency situations; police and fire recruitment, hiring and retention; the professional profile of police and fire departments, particularly with regard to age, experience, and staffing levels; and such other matters as the members deem appropriate and necessary to evaluate the effects and impact of the arbitration award cap. (2) Specifically, the task force shall study total compensation rates, including factors subject to the arbitration award cap and factors exempt from the arbitration award cap, of police and fire personnel throughout the State and make recommendations thereon. The task force also shall study the interest arbitration process and make recommendations concerning its continued use in connection with police and fire labor contracts disputes. The task force shall make findings as to the relative growth in total compensation cost attributable to factors subject to the arbitration award cap and to factors exempt from the arbitration award cap, for both collective bargaining agreements and arbitration awards. f. The task force shall annually report its findings, along with any recommendations it may have, to the Governor and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), to the Legislature. The task force's final report due on or before December 31, 2017 shall include, in addition to any other findings and recommendations, a specific recommendation for any amendments to the arbitration award cap. Upon the filing of its final report on or before December 31, 2017, the task force shall expire. L.2010, c.105, s.3; amended 2014, c.11, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 34:5-176 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-176
Privileged records; inadmissibility as evidence; exception
Status: in_force

The record or determination of any proceeding under this act or any statement or report of any kind whatsoever obtained or received in connection with the administration or enforcement of the provisions of this act shall be privileged and not admissible as evidence in a court of law in a civil action for any purpose whatsoever, except such actions that may be brought for the enforcement of this act. L.1962, c. 45, s. 11.
N.J. Stat. § 34:8A-14 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 8A / Section 8A-14
Additional penalties
Status: in_force

8. In addition to any other sanctions herein or otherwise provided by law, the commissioner, upon notice and hearing, may impose a penalty not exceeding $500.00 for any violation of this act or of any rule or regulation duly issued hereunder. Such penalty shall be used for, and recovered by and in the name of the commissioner in a civil action by a summary proceeding under "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S.2A:58-1 et seq.). Where any violation of this act or of any rule or regulation duly issued hereunder is of a continuing nature, each day during which such violation continues after the date fixed by the commissioner in any order or notice for the correction or termination of such violation, shall constitute an additional separate and distinct offense, except during the time an appeal from said order or notice may be taken or is pending. It shall be a complete defense to any action for a penalty pursuant to this section for the defendant to prove that the violation complained of is solely the result of the willful destruction by the occupants of any camp; provided, that proof of such fact shall not alter any duty to correct or terminate said violation as ordered by the commissioner. Any sum collected as a penalty pursuant to this section shall be applied toward enforcement and administration costs of the Division of Workplace Standards in the Department of Labor. L.1971,c.192,s.8; amended 1991,c.205,s.25.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11-16 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-16
Enforcement of act by department of labor
Status: in_force

The department of labor shall enforce the provisions of this article and for that purpose the commissioner shall designate such of his employees or assistants as may be necessary.
N.J. Stat. § 34:1B-7.50 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-7.50
State, authority contracts authorized; terms, conditions
Status: in_force

6. The State Treasurer and the authority are authorized to enter into one or more contracts to implement the payment arrangement that is provided for in section 5 of this act. The contract or contracts shall provide for payment by the State Treasurer of the amounts required to be paid pursuant to section 5 of this act and shall set forth the procedure for the transfer of moneys for the purpose of paying such moneys. The contract or contracts shall contain such terms and conditions as are determined by the parties, and shall include, but not be limited to, terms and conditions necessary and desirable to secure any bonds or refunding bonds of the authority issued pursuant to this act; provided, however, that notwithstanding any other provision of any law, rule, regulation or order to the contrary, the authority shall be paid only such funds as shall be determined by the contract or contracts and further provided that the incurrence of any obligation of the State under the contract or contracts, including any payments to be made thereunder from the General Fund, shall be subject to and dependent upon appropriations being made from time to time by the Legislature for the purposes of this act. L.1997,c.114,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 34:19-11 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-11
Permitted communication about religious, political matters.
Status: in_force

3. a. An employer or its agent, representative or designee may communicate to employees information about religious or political matters that the employer is required by law to communicate, but only to the extent required by law. b. Nothing in this act shall prohibit: (1) A religious organization from requiring its employees to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communications with the employer or its agents or representatives, the purpose of which is to communicate the employer's religious beliefs, practices or tenets; (2) A political organization or party from requiring its employees to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communications with the employer or its agents or representatives, the purpose of which is to communicate the employer's political tenets or purposes; or (3) An educational institution from requiring a student or instructor to attend lectures on political or religious matters that are part of the regular course work at the institution. L.2006, c.53, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 34:7-22 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-22
Reinspection
Status: in_force

The owner or operator of any vessel specified in section 34:7-14 of this Title, dissatisfied with the result of any inspection may appeal to the commissioner by mail. Upon receipt of the appeal, the commissioner shall direct one of the members of the Mechanical Inspection Bureau to conduct an inspection of such vessel and make a report to him, and he shall thereupon render his decision, which shall be final. Amended by L.1967, c. 211, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 34:11-56.44 — NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-56.44
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known as the "New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act." L.1963, c. 150, s. 20.