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NJ Rev Stat § 11A:6-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:6-14 - Elective office; leave of absence without pay; appointments to position; reemployment list

11A:6-14. Elective office; leave of absence without pay; appointments to position; reemployment list  11A:6-14. Elective office; leave of absence without pay; appointments to position; reemployment list. Any person holding a position in the career service of any political subdivision shall upon written request be granted a leave of absence, without pay, to fill any elective public office for the term of the office. Upon the expiration of the term of office, that person shall be entitled to resume the position held at the time of the granting of the leave of absence, if the employee shall apply for reinstatement before the expiration of the leave of absence and return to duty within six years after the commencement of the leave. The time spent in serving the term of an elective office, up to a maximum of six years from the commencement of the leave, shall be included in the computation of that person's seniority rights. All appointments to the position of that person during the period of six years from the date the leave of absence commences shall be made from eligible lists and the appointments shall, during such six-year period, be held to be interim and shall be terminated on the return to duty within the six-year period of the person to whom the leave of absence was granted.  In the event that the term of the elective public office of the person to whom such leave was granted expires after six years from the commencement of such leave, the name of such person, upon the expiration of the six-year period, shall be placed on a special reemployment list.  L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:6-14, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:6-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:6-15 - Eligibility for promotions during leave of absence

11A:6-15. Eligibility for promotions during leave of absence  11A:6-15. Eligibility for promotions during leave of absence. A leave of absence shall not disqualify an applicant for a promotional examination.  L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:6-15, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:6-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:6-16 - Supplemental compensation upon retirement in state employment

11A:6-16. Supplemental compensation upon retirement in state employment  11A:6-16. Supplemental compensation upon retirement in State employment. State employees in the career service, and those in the senior executive and unclassified services who have been granted sick leave under terms and conditions similar to career service employees, shall be entitled upon retirement from a State-administered retirement system to receive a lump sum payment as supplemental compensation for each full day of accumulated sick leave which is credited on the effective date of retirement.  L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:6-16, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:6-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:6-17 - Supplemental compensation; employees of Rutgers, The State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, Montclair State University, and Kean University.

11A:6-17 Supplemental compensation; employees of Rutgers, The State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, Montclair State University, and Kean University.  11A:6-17. Supplemental compensation; employees of Rutgers, The State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, Montclair State University, and Kean University. The supplemental compensation provided under this chapter shall also be paid to each employee of Rutgers, The State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, Montclair State University, and Kean University who performs services similar to those performed by employees of the New Jersey State colleges who are in the career service or who have been granted sick leave under terms and conditions similar to career service employees, including those employees of Rutgers, The State University who are members of the Newark Employees' Retirement System. amended 2012, c.45, s.65; 2017, c.178, c.37; 2021, c.282, s.35.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:6-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:6-18 - Supplemental compensation; deferred retirement

11A:6-18. Supplemental compensation; deferred retirement  11A:6-18. Supplemental compensation; deferred retirement. A State employee who elects deferred retirement shall not be eligible for the supplemental compensation provided under this chapter.  L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:6-18, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:6-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:6-19 - Supplemental compensation; computation; limitation

11A:6-19. Supplemental compensation; computation; limitation  11A:6-19. Supplemental compensation; computation; limitation. Supplemental compensation shall be computed at the rate of one-half of the eligible employee's daily rate of pay for each day of accumulated sick leave based upon the compensation received during the last year of employment prior to the effective date of retirement, but supplemental compensation shall not exceed $15,000.00. If an employee dies after the effective date of retirement but before payment is made, payment shall be made to the employee's estate.  L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:6-19, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:6-19.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:6-19.2 - Cap on compensation for unused sick leave under Title 11A.

11A:6-19.2 Cap on compensation for unused sick leave under Title 11A.  1. Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, a political subdivision of the State, or an agency, authority or instrumentality thereof, that has adopted the provisions of Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes, shall not pay supplemental compensation to any officer or employee for accumulated unused sick leave in an amount in excess of $15,000. Supplemental compensation shall be payable only at the time of retirement from a State-administered or locally-administered retirement system based on the leave credited on the date of retirement. This provision shall apply only to officers and employees who commence service with the political subdivision of the State, or the agency, authority or instrumentality thereof, on or after the effective date of P.L.2010, c.3. This section shall not be construed to affect the terms in any collective negotiations agreement with a relevant provision in force on that effective date. L.2010, c.3, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:6-20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:6-20 - Supplemental compensation; certification of accumulated sick leave

11A:6-20. Supplemental compensation; certification of accumulated sick leave  11A:6-20. Supplemental compensation; certification of accumulated sick leave. Upon application for supplemental compensation made by an employee, the appointing authority shall, within 45 days, certify the number of accumulated sick days for which supplemental compensation is to be paid. Payment shall be made from a special State account established for this purpose.  L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:6-20, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:6-21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:6-21 - Supplemental compensation; break in service

11A:6-21. Supplemental compensation; break in service  11A:6-21. Supplemental compensation; break in service. An employee who has incurred or shall incur a break in service as a result of separation due to layoff shall be credited with sick leave accrued both before separation and after return to employment. An employee incurring a break in service for any other type of separation shall have sick leave computed only from the date of return to employment.  L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:6-21, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:6-22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:6-22 - Supplemental compensation; inapplicability to other pension retirement benefits

11A:6-22. Supplemental compensation; inapplicability to other pension retirement benefits  11A:6-22. Supplemental compensation; inapplicability to other pension retirement benefits. The supplemental compensation provided for accumulated sick leave shall in no way affect, increase or decrease any pension or retirement benefits under any other statute.  L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:6-22, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:6-23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:6-23 - Supplemental compensation; rules.

11A:6-23 Supplemental compensation; rules.  11A:6-23. Supplemental compensation; rules. The Civil Service Commission shall adopt rules for the implementation of supplemental compensation, which shall include but need not be limited to application and eligibility procedures.  Amended 2008, c.29, s.55.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:6-24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:6-24 - Hours of work, overtime and holiday pay.

11A:6-24 Hours of work, overtime and holiday pay.  11A:6-24. State employees in the career, senior executive and unclassified services in titles or circumstances designated by the Civil Service Commission shall be eligible for overtime compensation and holiday pay. Overtime compensation and holiday pay shall be either cash compensation at a rate representing 1 1/2 times the employee's hourly rate of base salary or compensatory time off at a rate of 1 1/2 hours for each hour worked beyond the regular workweek, at the discretion of the department head, with the approval of the commission.  The commission shall adopt rules for the implementation of hours of work, overtime compensation and holiday pay programs, which shall include but need not be limited to application and eligibility procedures.  Amended 2008, c.29, s.56.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:6-24.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:6-24.1 - Paid holidays granted to State government employees.

11A:6-24.1 Paid holidays granted to State government employees.  25. a. Paid holidays granted to all State government employees each calendar year shall be limited to the following: (1) January 1, known as New Year's Day; (2) the third Monday in January, known as Martin Luther King's Birthday; (3) the third Monday in February, known as Washington's Birthday, which shall be known and celebrated as Presidents Day in this State; (4) the day designated and known as Good Friday; (5) the last Monday in May, known as Memorial Day; (6) the third Friday in June, Juneteenth Day; (7) July 4, known as Independence Day; (8) the first Monday in September, known as Labor Day; (9) the second Monday in October, known as Columbus Day; (10) November 11, known as Armistice Day or Veterans' Day; (11) the fourth Thursday in November, known as Thanksgiving Day; (12) December 25, known as Christmas Day; and (13) any general election day in this State. b. The provisions of this section shall not impair any collective bargaining agreement or contract in effect on the effective date of P.L.2008, c.89. The provision of this section shall take effect in the calendar year following the expiration of the collective bargaining agreements or contracts covering a majority of the Executive Branch employees in effect on the effective date of P.L.2008, c.89. L.2008, c.89, s.25; amended 2020, c.76, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:6-24.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:6-24.2 - Furlough days taken on paid holiday.

11A:6-24.2 Furlough days taken on paid holiday.  1. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25 of P.L.2008, c.89 (C.11A:6-24.1) or any other law or regulation to the contrary, a State employee participating in a furlough program may be required or elect to take a furlough day on a paid holiday granted to State government employees in calendar years 2020 and 2021. An employee who is required to or elects to take a furlough day on a paid holiday shall not receive pay for the holiday. An employee on furlough leave on the day before or on the day following a holiday shall receive pay for the holiday as long as the employee is not required, or does not elect, to take a furlough day on the paid holiday. L.2020, c.57, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:6-24.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:6-24.3 - Inapplicability of chapter 8 of Title 11A.

11A:6-24.3 Inapplicability of chapter 8 of Title 11A.  2. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law or regulation to the contrary, the provisions of chapter 8 of Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes shall not apply to employees who have their weekly hours of work reduced and receive short time compensation benefits under a shared work program approved pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2011, c.154 (C.43:21-20.3 et seq.) or who participate in a furlough program, except the provisions of Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes concerning the seniority rights of an employee who participates in a shared work program or furlough program shall continue and shall not be adversely affected by participation in such programs. L.2020, c.57, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:6-25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:6-25 - State training programs.

11A:6-25 State training programs.  11A:6-25. State training programs. The State Treasurer may establish and shall review and approve training and education programs for State employees in the career, senior executive and unclassified services and shall supervise a State training center with appropriate courses and fee schedules. Particular training may be required by the State Treasurer for certain employees, for which an assessment to State departments may be imposed.  Amended 2008, c.29, s.57.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:6-25.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:6-25.1 - Programs to improve efficiency, effectiveness of public service.

11A:6-25.1 Programs to improve efficiency, effectiveness of public service.  117. The State Treasurer shall develop programs to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the public service, including, but not limited to, employee training, development, assistance and incentives; may establish an internship program; and assist the Governor in general work force planning, personnel matters and labor relations.  L.2008, c.29, s.117.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:6-26 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:6-26 - Employee career development.

11A:6-26 Employee career development.  11A:6-26. Employee career development. The State Treasurer shall develop and stimulate employee career development and improve management and efficiency in State government through programs, for which an assessment to State departments may be imposed, that include but are not limited to:  a. Career mobility and transferability;  b. Employee advisory services for counseling and rehabilitation;  c. Retirement planning; and  d. Interchange and internship programs.  Amended 2008, c.29, s.58.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:6-27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:6-27 - Political subdivisions.

11A:6-27 Political subdivisions.  11A:6-27. Political subdivisions. The commission may, at the request of any political subdivision, initiate programs similar to those authorized in this chapter and provide technical assistance to political subdivisions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their personnel management programs. The commission may require reasonable reimbursement from a participating political subdivision.  Amended 2008, c.29, s.59.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:6-28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:6-28 - Employee performance evaluations.

11A:6-28 Employee performance evaluations.  11A:6-28. Employee performance evaluations. The commission shall establish an employee performance evaluation system for State employees in the career and senior executive services. The system shall utilize standards and criteria related to job content and program goals.  Political subdivisions may adopt employee performance evaluation systems for their employees.  The Civil Service Commission shall adopt and enforce rules with respect to the utilization of performance ratings in promotion, layoff or other matters.  Amended 2008, c.29, s.60.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:6-29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:6-29 - Awards committee.

11A:6-29 Awards committee.  11A:6-29. Awards committee. The New Jersey Employee Awards Committee shall be established within the Civil Service Commission. The committee shall be composed of seven persons, each of whom shall be employed in a different department within the Executive Branch. Appointments to the committee shall be made by the Governor, from nominations by the commission, for staggered terms of three years or until a successor is appointed. No member shall serve more than two consecutive full terms. Members shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to sums incurred for necessary expenses. The commission shall designate an employee as executive secretary to the committee.  Amended 2008, c.29, s.61.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:6-30 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:6-30 - Awards

11A:6-30. Awards  11A:6-30. Awards. The committee, subject to appropriations made for that purpose, may provide awards to State employees for, but not limited to:  a. Meritorious suggestions and accomplishments which promote efficiency, productivity or economy;  b. Heroism or exceptional service;  c. Professional achievements; and  d. Service.  L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:6-30, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:6-31 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:6-31 - Powers and duties of the committee.

11A:6-31 Powers and duties of the committee.  11A:6-31. Powers and duties of the committee. The committee shall:  a. Adopt rules for the implementation of the awards programs, subject to the approval of the commission;  b. Request and receive assistance from any department in State government;  c. Prepare an annual report to the Governor from the commission concerning the operation of the awards program; and  d. Establish and supervise the awards committees in the departments in State government.  Amended 2008, c.29, s.62.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:6-32 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:6-32 - Payment of awards

11A:6-32. Payment of awards  11A:6-32. Payment of awards. Suggestion awards shall be paid from State funds appropriated for that purpose.  L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:6-32, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:7-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:7-1 - Equal employment opportunity.

11A:7-1 Equal employment opportunity.  11A:7-1. The head of each State agency shall ensure equality of opportunity for all of its employees and applicants seeking employment. Equal employment opportunity includes, but is not limited to, the following areas: recruitment, selection, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, layoff, return from layoff, compensation, and fringe benefits. Equal employment opportunity further includes policies, procedures, and programs for recruitment, employment, training, promotion, and retention of minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Equal employment opportunity but not affirmative action is required with respect to persons identified solely by their affectional or sexual orientation.  The head of each State agency shall explore innovative personnel policies in order to enhance these efforts and where appropriate shall implement them to the fullest extent authorized. Where the implementation of those policies is not authorized, an agency head shall recommend implementation to the appropriate State agency.  amended 1991, c.519, s.15; 2017, c.131, s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:7-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:7-2 - Division of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action.

11A:7-2 Division of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action.  11A:7-2. Division of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. A Division of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action is established in the Department of the Treasury. The division shall have all of the powers and shall exercise all of the functions and duties set forth in this chapter, subject to the supervision and control of the State Treasurer.  Amended 2008, c.29, s.63.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:7-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:7-3 - Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action program.

11A:7-3 Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action program.  11A:7-3. The division shall develop, implement and administer an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action program for all State agencies. The program shall consider the particular personnel requirements that are reasonably related to job performance of each State agency. The director of the division shall ensure that the affirmative action and equal employment goals of each State agency for minorities, women, and persons with disabilities shall be reasonably related to their population in the relevant surrounding labor market areas. The director, in accordance with applicable federal and State guidelines, shall:  a. Ensure each State agency's compliance with all laws and rules relating to equal employment opportunity and seek correction of discriminatory practices, policies and procedures;  b. Recommend appropriate sanctions for noncompliance to the State Treasurer who, with the concurrence of the Governor, is authorized to implement sanctions;  c. Review State personnel practices, policies, and procedures, inclusive of recruitment, selection, and promotion, in order to identify and eliminate artificial barriers to equal employment opportunity;  d. Act as liaison with federal, State, and local enforcement agencies;  e. Recommend appropriate legislation to the State Treasurer and perform other actions deemed necessary by the State Treasurer to implement this chapter; and  f. Provide, under rules adopted by the Department of the Treasury, for review of equal employment complaints. Such rules shall, at minimum, (1) require that each State agency create a written record of each complaint received and provide a uniform format and procedure for creating and maintaining that record; (2) require that the State agency interview the person submitting the complaint to determine the nature and scope of the complaint; and (3) when the person submitting the complaint is the person against whom the discrimination is alleged to have occurred, require that the State agency notify that person as to whether an investigation into the complaint will be conducted and if not, the basis for such a determination.  amended 2008, c.29, s.64; 2017, c.131, s.11; 2019, c.347.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:7-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:7-4 - Agency goals

11A:7-4. Agency goals  11A:7-4. Agency goals. The department shall establish reasonable equal employment and affirmative action goals for State agencies in the form of regulations.  L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:7-4, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.