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NJ Rev Stat § 34:6B-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6B-5 - Definitions relative to disclosure of personal information for certain electronic communications devices.

34:6B-5 Definitions relative to disclosure of personal information for certain electronic communications devices.  1. For purposes of this act: "Electronic communications device" means any device that uses electronic signals to create, transmit, and receive information, including a computer, telephone, personal digital assistant, or other similar device. "Employer" means an employer or employer's agent, representative, or designee. The term "employer" does not include the Department of Corrections, State Parole Board, county corrections departments, or any State or local law enforcement agency. "Personal account" means an account, service or profile on a social networking website that is used by a current or prospective employee exclusively for personal communications unrelated to any business purposes of the employer. This definition shall not apply to any account, service or profile created, maintained, used or accessed by a current or prospective employee for business purposes of the employer or to engage in business related communications. "Social networking website" means an Internet-based service that allows individuals to construct a public or semi-public profile within a bounded system created by the service, create a list of other users with whom they share a connection within the system, and view and navigate their list of connections and those made by others within the system. L.2013, c.155, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:6B-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6B-6 - Prohibited actions by employers.

34:6B-6 Prohibited actions by employers.  2. No employer shall require or request a current or prospective employee to provide or disclose any user name or password, or in any way provide the employer access to, a personal account through an electronic communications device. L.2013, c.155, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:6B-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6B-7 - Waiver, limitation of protection prohibited.

34:6B-7 Waiver, limitation of protection prohibited.  3. No employer shall require an individual to waive or limit any protection granted under this act as a condition of applying for or receiving an offer of employment. An agreement to waive any right or protection under this act is against the public policy of this State and is void and unenforceable. L.2013, c.155, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:6B-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6B-8 - Retaliation, discrimination prohibited.

34:6B-8 Retaliation, discrimination prohibited.  4. No employer shall retaliate or discriminate against an individual because the individual has done or was about to do any of the following: a. Refuse to provide or disclose any user name or password, or in any way provide access to, a personal account through an electronic communications device; b. Report an alleged violation of this act to the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development; c. Testify, assist, or participate in any investigation, proceeding, or action concerning a violation of this act; or d. Otherwise oppose a violation of this act. L.2013, c.155, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:6B-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6B-9 - Violations, penalties.

34:6B-9 Violations, penalties.  5. An employer who violates any provision of this act shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for the first violation and $2,500 for each subsequent violation, collectible by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development in a summary proceeding pursuant to the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). L.2013, c.155, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:6B-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6B-10 - Construction of act.

34:6B-10 Construction of act.  6. a. Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent an employer from complying with the requirements of State or federal statutes, rules or regulations, case law or rules of self-regulatory organizations. b. Nothing in this act shall prevent an employer from implementing and enforcing a policy pertaining to the use of an employer issued electronic communications device or any accounts or services provided by the employer or that the employee uses for business purposes. c. Nothing in this act shall prevent an employer from conducting an investigation: (1) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulatory requirements or prohibitions against work-related employee misconduct based on the receipt of specific information about activity on a personal account by an employee; or (2) of an employee's actions based on the receipt of specific information about the unauthorized transfer of an employer's proprietary information, confidential information or financial data to a personal account by an employee. d. Nothing in this act shall prevent an employer from viewing, accessing, or utilizing information about a current or prospective employee that can be obtained in the public domain. L.2013, c.155, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:6B-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6B-11 - Short title.

34:6B-11 Short title.  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as "The Opportunity to Compete Act." L.2014, c.32, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:6B-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6B-12 - Findings, declarations relative to certain employment rights of persons with criminal records.

34:6B-12 Findings, declarations relative to certain employment rights of persons with criminal records.  2. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Removing obstacles to employment for people with criminal records provides economic and social opportunities to a large group of people living in New Jersey, increasing the productivity, health, and safety of New Jersey communities. b. Criminal background checks by employers have increased dramatically in recent years, with estimates of 90 percent of large employers in the United States now conducting background checks as part of the hiring process. c. Barriers to employment based on criminal records stand to affect an estimated 65 million adults in the United States with criminal records. d. Employment advertisements in New Jersey frequently include language regarding criminal records that either explicitly precludes or strongly dissuades people from applying. e. Individuals with criminal records represent a group of job seekers ready and able to contribute and add to the workforce. f. Securing employment significantly reduces the risk of recidivism for persons with criminal records. g. Currently, at least 64 states, counties, and cities have enacted or passed statutes, ordinances, or policies to remove barriers to the employment of persons with criminal histories by public and private employers. h. The nation's largest public employer, the United States government, and the nation's largest private employer have each implemented their own policies removing barriers to the employment of persons with criminal histories. i. Numerous other major businesses and organizations have voluntarily implemented their own policies removing barriers to the employment of those with criminal histories. j. It is the intent and purpose of "The Opportunity to Compete Act" to improve the economic viability, health, and security of New Jersey communities and to assist people with criminal records to reintegrate into the community, become productive members of the workforce, and to provide for their families and themselves. L.2014, c.32, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:6B-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6B-14 - Prohibited actions by employer during initial employment application process.

34:6B-14 Prohibited actions by employer during initial employment application process.  4. a. Except as otherwise provided in section 6 of P.L.2014, c.32 (C.34:6B-16): (1) An employer shall not require an applicant for employment to complete any employment application that makes any inquiries regarding an applicant's criminal record, including an expunged criminal record, during the initial employment application process. (2) An employer shall not make any oral or written inquiry regarding an applicant's criminal record, including an expunged criminal record, or use an online application that requires the disclosure of an applicant's criminal record, including an expunged criminal record, during the initial employment application process. b. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a. of this section, if an applicant discloses any information regarding the applicant's criminal record, by voluntary oral or written disclosure, during the initial employment application process, the employer may make inquiries regarding the applicant's criminal record during the initial employment application process. c. Nothing set forth in this section shall be construed to prohibit an employer from requiring an applicant for employment to complete an employment application that makes any inquiries regarding an applicant's criminal record after the initial employment application process has concluded or from making any oral or written inquiries regarding an applicant's criminal record after the initial employment application process has concluded. The provisions of this section shall not preclude an employer from refusing to hire an applicant for employment based upon the applicant's criminal record, unless the criminal record or relevant portion thereof has been expunged or erased through executive pardon, provided that such refusal is consistent with other applicable laws, rules and regulations. L.2014, c.32, s.4; amended 2017, c.243, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:6B-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6B-15 - Prohibitions relative to employer advertisements.

34:6B-15 Prohibitions relative to employer advertisements.  5. Unless otherwise permitted or required by law, an employer shall not knowingly or purposefully publish, or cause to be published, any advertisement that solicits applicants for employment where that advertisement explicitly provides that the employer will not consider any applicant who has been arrested or convicted of one or more crimes or offenses. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any advertisement that solicits applicants for a position in law enforcement, corrections, the judiciary, homeland security, or emergency management, or any other employment position where a criminal history record background check is required by law, rule or regulation, or where an arrest or conviction by the person for one or more crimes or offenses would or may preclude the person from holding such employment as required by any law, rule or regulation, or where any law, rule, or regulation restricts an employer's ability to engage in specified business activities based on the criminal records of its employees. Nothing set forth in this section shall be construed as prohibiting an employer from publishing, or causing to be published, an advertisement that contains any provision setting forth any other qualifications for employment, as permitted by law, including, but not limited to, the holding of a current and valid professional or occupational license, certificate, registration, permit or other credential, or a minimum level of education, training or professional, occupational, or field experience. L.2014, c.32, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:6B-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6B-16 - Exceptions to prohibited actions by employers.

34:6B-16 Exceptions to prohibited actions by employers.  6. The provisions of subsection a. of section 4 of this act shall not prohibit an employer from requiring an applicant for employment to complete an employment application that makes any inquiries regarding an applicant's criminal record during the initial employment application process or from making any oral or written inquiries regarding an applicant's criminal record during the initial employment application process if: a. The employment sought or being considered is for a position in law enforcement, corrections, the judiciary, homeland security or emergency management; b. The employment sought or being considered is for a position where a criminal history record background check is required by law, rule or regulation, or where an arrest or conviction by the person for one or more crimes or offenses would or may preclude the person from holding such employment as required by any law, rule or regulation, or where any law, rule, or regulation restricts an employer's ability to engage in specified business activities based on the criminal records of its employees; or c. The employment sought or being considered is for a position designated by the employer to be part of a program or systematic effort designed predominantly or exclusively to encourage the employment of persons who have been arrested or convicted of one or more crimes or offenses. L.2014, c.32, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:6B-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6B-17 - Criminal histories relative to employment with local government.

34:6B-17 Criminal histories relative to employment with local government.  7. a. The governing body of a county or municipality shall not adopt any ordinance, resolution, law, rule or regulation regarding criminal histories in the employment context, except for ordinances adopted to regulate municipal operations. b. The provisions of this act shall preempt any ordinance, resolution, law, rule or regulation adopted by the governing body of a county or municipality prior to the effective date of this act regarding criminal histories in the employment context, except for ordinances adopted to regulate municipal operations. L.2014, c.32, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:6B-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6B-18 - Penalties sole remedy; construction of act.

34:6B-18 Penalties sole remedy; construction of act.  8. The penalties set forth in section 9 of this act shall be the sole remedy provided for violations of this act. Nothing set forth in this act shall be construed as creating or establishing a standard of care or duty for employers with respect to any law other than this act. Evidence that an employer has violated, or is alleged to have violated, the provisions of this act, shall not be admissible in any legal proceeding with respect to any law or claim other than a proceeding to enforce the provisions of this act. Nothing set forth in this act shall be construed as creating, establishing or authorizing a private cause of action by an aggrieved person against an employer who has violated, or is alleged to have violated, the provisions of this act. L.2014, c.32, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:6B-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6B-19 - Violations, penalties.

34:6B-19 Violations, penalties.  9. Any employer who violates this act shall be liable for a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for the first violation, $5,000 for the second violation, and $10,000 for each subsequent violation collectible by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development in a summary proceeding pursuant to the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). L.2014, c.32, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:7-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:7-2 - Application

34:7-2. Application  Application for license shall be made on forms to be provided for that purpose by the mechanical inspection bureau and shall state clearly the name, residence, age and qualifying experience of the applicant. An applicant must be a citizen of the United States or have officially declared his intention of becoming a citizen. Amended by L.1946, c. 249, p. 884, s. 4; L.1960, c. 132, p. 640, s. 2; L.1969, c. 81, s. 1, eff. June 11, 1969.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:7-2.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:7-2.1 - Declaration of becoming a citizen

34:7-2.1. Declaration of becoming a citizen  Every applicant qualifying for a license who is not a citizen of the United States but who officially declared his intention of becoming a citizen shall be issued a license and shall be entitled to annual renewals thereof during the 5-year period immediately following his declaration of said intention and thereafter he shall be entitled to renewals only upon proof that he has become a citizen of the United States. L.1969, c. 81, s. 2, eff. June 11, 1969.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:7-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:7-3 - Fees; revocation or suspension of license.

34:7-3 Fees; revocation or suspension of license.  34:7-3. Each application for examination and for any license issued by the bureau shall be accompanied by fees as set forth in this section. The fees, established hereunder pursuant to the amendatory provisions of P.L.2003, c.117 shall be in effect for State fiscal years 2003-04 and 2004-05. Thereafter, such fees may be adjusted by the Commissioner of Labor in accordance with fee schedules adopted by regulation. Such fees shall be made payable to the Commissioner of Labor. There shall be no other charge for the initial examination or for one re-examination taken within six months of the original examination. Failure to appear for examination or to obtain a passing grade shall not entitle the applicant to a refund of any fee. Original application $50 Raise of grade or additional classification application $40 Additional examinations, in excess of 2, on any application $20 Annual license renewal if requested no later than expiration date $20 License renewal for 3 years if requested no later than expiration date $40 Application for renewal, if made not more than 3 years after expiration and if all penalties lawfully imposed upon the  applicant by the Mechanical Inspection  Bureau have been paid 1 year $30 3 years $60 Upon failure to so renew a license for a period of 3 years and 1 day after expiration date all records pertaining to such license may be destroyed pursuant to the "Destruction of Public Records Law (1953)," P.L.1953, c.410 (C.47:3-15 et seq.) and any application for renewal of the license will be treated as an original application for examination. All fees collected under this article shall be applied toward enforcement and administration costs of the Division of Workplace Standards in the Department of Labor. Any license may be revoked or suspended by the commissioner upon receiving evidence of incompetence, negligence, intoxication while on duty or other reason establishing that the licensee is unfit to hold a license, after notice is given to the licensee and a hearing afforded him before one or more members of the examining board. In case revocation or suspension is recommended by the member or members conducting the hearing, it shall not be acted upon by the commissioner until at least 15 days' notice of the recommendation shall be given to the licensee and an opportunity afforded him within that time period to ask for a rehearing before the commissioner. After rehearing, if requested, the commissioner may affirm, modify or dismiss such recommendation. Pending a hearing or rehearing as provided in this paragraph, the commissioner may authorize the suspension of a license in the interest of health and safety. Amended 1946, c.249, s.5; 1960, c.132, s.3; 1966, c.193; 1982, c.54, s.1; 1991, c.205, s.7; 2003, c.117, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:7-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:7-4 - Form of license

34:7-4. Form of license  The form of license shall be such as the commissioner shall approve.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:7-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:7-5 - Production of license and equipment inspection certificates on demand

34:7-5. Production of license and equipment inspection certificates on demand  Every engineer and fireman licensed under this chapter shall, while in charge of or operating any equipment described in section 34:7-1, produce all licenses and equipment inspection certificates required under this chapter upon demand by the commissioner or any employee of the Department of Labor and Industry. Amended by L.1946, c. 249, p. 885, s. 6; L.1960, c. 132, p. 641, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:7-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:7-6 - Penalties.

34:7-6 Penalties.  34:7-6. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this article shall be liable to a penalty of not less than $500 nor more than $5,000 per day for each violation, to be collected by suit or compromise. An officer of a corporation violating any of the provisions of this article shall be personally liable, for the violation by such corporation. Any manager, superintendent or other person in charge of any building or other places in which this article is violated shall be liable for such violation. 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. Amended 1946, c.249, s.7; 1991, c.205, s.8; 2003, c.117, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:7-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:7-7 - Jurisdiction

34:7-7. Jurisdiction  34:7-7. The Superior Court and municipal court shall have jurisdiction of proceedings for the collection and enforcement of a penalty imposed because of the violation of any provision of this article. The proceedings shall be summary and in accordance with "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S.2A:58-1 et seq.) and may be brought in the municipality where the offense was committed, or where the offender may be summoned or arrested, or where he resides.  Amended 1953,c.33,s.18; 1991,c.91,s.350.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:7-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:7-8 - Complaint; process

34:7-8. Complaint; process  All proceedings brought for a violation of this article shall be brought in the name of the commissioner as plaintiff. Process shall be either a summons or warrant and shall issue only at the instance of the commissioner, or a member of the bureau of engineers' and firemen's licenses or an employee of the department. Amended by L.1953, c. 33, p. 586, s. 19.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:7-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:7-9 - Service of process

34:7-9. Service of process  34:7-9. Any process under the provisions of this article shall be served by the commissioner or a member of the engineers' and firemen's license bureau or by any officer authorized to serve process in the Superior Court, Law Division, Special Civil Part, or municipal courts.  Amended 1953,c.33,s.20; 1991,c.91,s.351.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:7-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:7-12 - Execution; commitment

34:7-12. Execution; commitment  If after issuance of execution against any person convicted of violating this article, sufficient goods and chattels be not found to satisfy the execution, the court shall commit the defendant to the common jail of the county where the conviction is had for a period not exceeding thirty days. Amended by L.1953, c. 33, p. 587, s. 23.