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2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:6-19.1 - Payment of accumulated sick leave by political subdivision under civil service.

11A:6-19.1 Payment of accumulated sick leave by political subdivision under civil service.
42. 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, except that an officer or employee who:
(1) on the effective date of P.L.2007, c.92 (C.43:15C-1 et al.), or upon the expiration of a collective negotiations agreement or contract of employment applicable to that officer or employee in effect on that date has accrued supplemental compensation based upon accumulated unused sick leave shall, upon retirement, be eligible to receive for any unused leave not more than the amount so accumulated or not more than $15,000, whichever is greater; or
(2) becomes an officer or employee after the effective date of P.L.2007, c.92 (C.43:15C-1 et al.) and has previously accrued supplemental compensation based upon accumulated unused sick leave shall, upon retirement, be eligible to receive for any unused leave not more than the amount so previously accumulated or not more than $15,000, whichever is greater.
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.
As used in this section, "officer or employee" means an elected official; or a person appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, or appointed by the Governor to serve at the pleasure of the Governor only during his or her term of office; or a person appointed by an elected public official or elected governing body of a political subdivision of the State, with the specific consent or approval of the elected governing body of the political subdivision that is substantially similar in nature to the advice and consent of the Senate for appointments by the Governor of the State as that similarity is determined by the elected governing body and set forth in an adopted ordinance or resolution, pursuant to guidelines or policy that shall be established by the Local Finance Board in the Department of Community Affairs, but not including a person who is employed or appointed in the regular or normal course of employment or appointment procedures and consented to or approved in a general or routine manner appropriate for and followed by the political subdivision, or the agency, authority or instrumentality of a subdivision, or a person who holds a professional license or certificate to perform and is performing as a certified health officer, tax assessor, tax collector, municipal planner, chief financial officer, registered municipal clerk, construction code official, licensed uniform subcode inspector, qualified purchasing agent, or certified public works manager.
L.2007, c.92, s.42.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:7-5 - Department responsibilities.

11A:7-5 Department responsibilities.
11A:7-5. The department, through the Division of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action, shall:
a. Ensure that the pool of applicants for all vacant positions in State agencies includes minorities, women, and persons with disabilities so that affirmative action goals are attainable through agency selection decisions;
b. Undertake a comprehensive review of its rules, regulations, and testing procedures in order to amend or eliminate those which serve to discriminate against minorities, women, and persons with disabilities;
c. Ensure that selection devices do not discriminate against minorities, women, and persons with disabilities;
d. Analyze job specifications to isolate and eliminate prerequisites that are artificial barriers to employment;
e. Review all discrimination complaints under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Pub.L. 88-352 (42 U.S.C. s.2000e et seq.), evaluate trends, and recommend appropriate policy changes; and
f. Receive, analyze and transmit to the Governor, at least semi-annually, progress reports on affirmative action in all State agencies.
Amended 2017, c.131, s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:7-6 - Agency affirmative action officer.

11A:7-6 Agency affirmative action officer.
11A:7-6. Agency affirmative action officer. The head of each State agency shall appoint at least one person with the responsibility for equal employment opportunity as the affirmative action officer. Unless otherwise permitted by the director with the approval of the State Treasurer, such person shall serve on a full-time basis and shall be responsible to the Division of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action.
Amended 2008, c.29, s.65.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:7-7 - Agency accountability for affirmative action plan

11A:7-7. Agency accountability for affirmative action plan
11A:7-7. Agency accountability for affirmative action plan. The head of each State agency shall be accountable to the Governor for achieving and maintaining agency compliance with the affirmative action program.
L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:7-7, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:7-8 - Agency affirmative action plan

11A:7-8. Agency affirmative action plan
11A:7-8. Agency affirmative action plan. Each State agency shall submit an affirmative action plan with goals and timetables plus quarterly and annual affirmative action reports to the director. Each affirmative action plan shall identify existing inequities in hiring, promotion, and all other conditions of employment and provide specific remedies for these inequities and establish the time periods for the accomplishment of remedial action. Each State agency shall make good faith efforts to meet its goals and timetables.
L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:7-8, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:7-9 - Agency failure to achieve affirmative action goals; penalties.

11A:7-9 Agency failure to achieve affirmative action goals; penalties.
11A:7-9. Agency failure to achieve affirmative action goals; penalties. If there is a failure by a State agency to achieve its affirmative action goals or to demonstrate good faith efforts, appropriate sanctions and penalties may be imposed by the department in accordance with federal and State regulations, subject to the concurrence of the Governor and the State Treasurer. These sanctions may include, but are not limited to, placing a moratorium on departmental personnel actions in the career, senior executive and unclassified services, and such other sanctions as may be allowed by law.
Amended 2008, c.29, s.66.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:7-10 - Citation by governor for attaining affirmative action results

11A:7-10. Citation by governor for attaining affirmative action results
11A:7-10. Citation by Governor for attaining affirmative action results. State agencies which achieve outstanding affirmative action results shall be cited by the Governor for their efforts.
L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:7-10, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:7-11 - Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Commission; creation.

11A:7-11 Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Commission; creation.
11A:7-11. Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Commission; creation. There is established in the Department of the Treasury an Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Commission, which shall advise the Division of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action and recommend improvements in the State's affirmative action efforts.
Amended 2008, c.29, s.67.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:7-12 - Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Commission.

11A:7-12 Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Commission.
11A:7-12. The Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Commission shall consist of 11 members appointed by the Governor, at least six of whom shall be minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Consideration shall be given to appropriate representation of each group. The remaining members of the commission may be comprised of State agency heads or their designated representatives. All members of the commission shall be residents of the State. Members shall be appointed for staggered terms of four years. Each member shall hold office for the term of the appointment and until a successor is appointed. Members may not serve more than two consecutive terms. A vacancy in the membership of the commission shall be filled by appointment by the Governor for the remainder of the term. The commission shall meet at least quarterly to review implementation of this chapter. The Director of the Division of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action shall serve as executive secretary.
Amended 2017, c.131, s.13.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:7-13 - Accommodation for persons with disabilities; waiver of examination.

11A:7-13 Accommodation for persons with disabilities; waiver of examination.
11A:7-13. The commission may establish procedures for the reasonable accommodation of persons with disabilities in the employee selection process for the State and the political subdivisions covered by this title. Pursuant to rules adopted by the Civil Service Commission, the commission may waive an examination for an applicant who has a physical, mental, or emotional injury, impairment, or disability which:
a. Makes it physically or psychologically not practicable for that person to undergo the testing procedure for the title for which applied, but
b. Does not prevent that person from satisfactorily performing the responsibilities of the title under conditions of actual service; and
c. In making such determination, the commission may require the submission of sufficient and appropriate medical documentation.
amended 2008, c.29, s.68; 2017, c.131, s.14.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:7-13.1 - Findings, declarations.

11A:7-13.1 Findings, declarations.
1. The Legislature finds and declares that persons with significant disabilities are an underrepresented and overlooked segment of the labor pool for consideration in public employment. The State should establish a fast track hiring and advancement employment opportunity program for qualified persons with significant disabilities. The program would enable appointing authorities to more effectively and efficiently hire, promote, retain, and advance qualified individuals whose physical or mental impairments impact their ability to participate in the competitive hiring and promotion process within the State workforce.
L.2021, c.465, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:7-13.2 - Fast track hiring, advancement process developed, qualified persons with significant disabilities.

11A:7-13.2 Fast track hiring, advancement process developed, qualified persons with significant disabilities.
2. The Civil Service Commission's Division of Equal Employment and Opportunity and Affirmative Action shall develop a fast track hiring and advancement process for qualified persons with significant disabilities.
"Person with significant disabilities" means a person whose physical or mental impairments impact the ability to participate in the competitive hiring and promotion process within the State workforce.
L.2021, c.465, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:7-13.3 - Guidelines, criteria.

11A:7-13.3 Guidelines, criteria.
3. The Civil Service Commission's Division of Equal Employment and Opportunity and Affirmative Action shall provide guidelines for the determination of qualification as a qualified person with significant disabilities. The guidelines may include a person who:
a. was or is currently a client of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development;
b. meets the eligibility requirements to receive Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income on the basis of a disability, including a person who is eligible to participate in the federal Ticket to Work program authorized under the Social Security Administration;
c. qualifies for appointment under the Office of Personnel Management, Schedule A Excepted Service Hiring on the basis of a disability, Section 213.3102(u) of Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations;
d. qualifies for services, supports, or benefits under programs administered by the Division of Developmental Disabilities or the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services in the Department of Human Services;
e. notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary regarding civil service veteran benefits, meets the eligibility requirements for services, supports, or benefits under a program for disabled veterans administered by the United States Department of Veterans Administration or the State; or
f. meets the eligibility requirements for services, supports, or benefits under a program administered by an agency of the State that has been determined by the administrator as comparable to a program described in paragraphs a. through e. of this section.
L.2021, c.465, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:7-13.4 - Appointing to an unclassified service position, noncompetitive temporary, permanent position in civil service.

11A:7-13.4 Appointing to an unclassified service position, noncompetitive temporary, permanent position in civil service.
4. a. The appointing authority of a State agency may appoint a qualified person with significant disabilities to an unclassified service position, or a noncompetitive temporary position or noncompetitive permanent position in the career service of civil service, in accordance with the provisions of this act, P.L.2021, c.465 (C.11A:7-13.1 et seq.), and Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes.
The appointing authority shall require proof of the person's significant disability prior to making an appointment. The appointing authority shall accept as proof of significant disability a letter or other official certification from the Division of Rehabilitation Services that the individual meets the criteria set forth in paragraph a. of section 3 of this act.
b. A qualified person with significant disabilities shall be eligible for appointment to an unclassified temporary position or a noncompetitive temporary position in the career service of civil service when the appointing authority determines that:
(1) the person is certified as eligible for appointment in the unclassified service or noncompetitive career service pursuant to this section; and
(2) it is necessary to observe the person on the job to establish that the person is able to perform the duties of the position.
The appointing authority may, with the approval of the Civil Service Commission, convert an unclassified service temporary appointment or a noncompetitive career service temporary appointment to a permanent appointment when it is determined that the person provided the required proof of eligibility for appointment pursuant to this section and is likely to succeed in the performance of the duties of the position.
c. A person with significant disabilities shall be eligible for appointment to a noncompetitive permanent position in the career service of civil service when the appointing authority determines that:
(1) the person is certified as eligible for appointment in the noncompetitive career service pursuant to this section; and
(2) the person is likely to succeed in performing the duties of the position.
d. In determining whether the person is likely to succeed in performing the duties of the position, the appointing authority shall rely upon the person's employment history and performance, as appropriate, education, and other relevant experience.
e. Appointments to an unclassified service or a noncompetitive career service position shall be subject to the working test period in accordance with Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes. The appointing authority shall provide a temporary employee with progress reports at such times during the working test period as provided by rules of the Civil Service Commission, and a final progress report at the end of the entire working test period shall be provided to the employee, the division, and the commission.
L.2021, c.465, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:7-13.5 - Request for an interview; eligibility, qualifications.

11A:7-13.5 Request for an interview; eligibility, qualifications.
5. A person with significant disabilities applying for appointment in the State workforce under this act, P.L.2021, c.465 (C.11A:7-13.1 et seq.), who is denied an interview for appointment in the unclassified service or career service of civil service, shall be provided the opportunity to request an interview. If an interview is requested, the appointing authority shall provide the candidate with a good faith interview. The request for an interview shall be kept confidential.
To be eligible to request an interview, the person shall provide proof of eligibility and qualification for appointment pursuant to the provisions of this act. Written proof of the eligibility and qualification shall be provided to the appointing authority with the written request for an interview.
L.2021, c.465, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:7-13.6 - Findings, declarations.

11A:7-13.6 Findings, declarations.
1. The Legislature finds and declares that persons with disabilities are an underrepresented and untapped segment of the labor pool for consideration in public employment. As New Jersey's largest employer, the State should promote the awareness of persons with disabilities as a valued employee resource and work to attract, engage, and retain people with disabilities in the State workforce. It is appropriate that the State move toward becoming a model employer of persons with disabilities.
L.2021, c.466, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:7-13.8 - Report to Governor, Legislature.

11A:7-13.8 Report to Governor, Legislature.
3. A biannual report shall be prepared and distributed to the Governor and the Legislature, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), by the Division of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. The report shall include ongoing barriers to employment, progress made towards increasing the number of persons with disabilities employed by the State and each State agency, retention rates of persons with disabilities employed by the State and each State agency, and plans for expanding and improving employment opportunities in the upcoming year. The report may include recommendations for legislation.
L.2021, c.466, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:7-14 - Additional training for public employees responsible for managing and investigating complaints of harassment or discrimination.

11A:7-14 Additional training for public employees responsible for managing and investigating complaints of harassment or discrimination.
1. a. The Civil Service Commission, in consultation with the Department of Law and Public Safety, shall take such actions as are necessary to ensure that any State employee responsible for managing and investigating complaints of harassment or discrimination shall receive additional training by the New Jersey Attorney General's Advocacy Institute, or another organization with expertise in response to and prevention of sexual violence. The training conducted by the institute or another organization pursuant to this section shall be conducted in consultation with the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault. Each State employer shall provide to the commission a list of persons who need such additional training.
Each State employee who receives such additional training shall complete a refresher course every three years. The State employee shall complete an evaluation form before the training session commences and an evaluation form at the completion of each training session.
At least once a year, each State employer shall provide to the commission a report on the number of employees who received training and a summary of the completed pre and post-evaluation forms. As used in this section:
"State" means all branches of State Government, and any authority, commission, office, department, division, bureau, board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof, including institutions of higher education.
b. The Civil Service Commission shall, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act.
L.2019, c.348, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:7-15 - Toll-free telephone hotline for State employees to report incidents of discrimination, harassment in the workplace.

11A:7-15 Toll-free telephone hotline for State employees to report incidents of discrimination, harassment in the workplace.
1. Within 60 days of the effective date of P.L.2019, c.508, the Civil Service Commission shall establish and maintain a toll-free telephone hotline available, at a minimum, weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. through which an employee of any State agency may report confidentially a suspected incident of discrimination or harassment in the workplace. The hotline shall be operated separately from any existing State telephone hotline service. The hotline shall receive such reports and shall respond to each report with general or individualized information regarding the laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to incidents of discrimination or harassment in the workplace. Upon the request of an employee who calls the hotline, the hotline shall provide the employee with appropriate referrals for further assistance and counseling.
To ensure the integrity of the telephone hotline and to encourage employees to utilize it, the commission shall provide for the confidentiality of the names of the employees calling and any individual named or otherwise identified during a call, the information discussed with each employee, and any referrals made for further assistance or counseling. A report may be submitted by an employee anonymously. The commission shall inform the caller of the extent to which confidentiality will be maintained in accordance with law.
The commission shall take appropriate steps to publicize the hotline.
The persons staffing the hotline shall be trained by the Civil Service Commission , in consultation with the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault. To the greatest extent possible, the persons staffing the hotline shall have experience or education on the laws, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding discrimination and harassment in the workplace. The persons staffing the hotline shall be trained to make referrals for further assistance and counseling.
The commission shall prepare an annual report summarizing the volume and nature of calls received and any other information required by the commission, provided that the report shall not contain any personal or identifying information about any caller or individual named or otherwise identified during a call. The commission shall make this report available to the public on the commission's Internet site in an easily accessible location and submit the report to the Governor and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), to the Legislature.
L.2019, c.508.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:7-16 - Civil service law enforcement mentoring program; establishment, maintenance.

11A:7-16 Civil service law enforcement mentoring program; establishment, maintenance.
1. a. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the Civil Service Commission shall establish and maintain a mentoring program for civil service law enforcement applicants who reside in a municipality with a median income at or below 250 percent of the federal poverty level. The program shall be expanded to minority applicants if the results of a properly conducted disparity study demonstrate particularized findings of past discrimination and the program is narrowly tailored to remedy that past discrimination.
The purpose of the mentoring program shall be to assist law enforcement applicants through the civil service application and selection process and to help address obstacles unique to their circumstances. The program may be conducted through mentoring projects, including workshops, group discussions, and dissemination of information about civil service practices which provide assistance in overcoming barriers to employment. The program shall be designed to provide a mentor to an applicant for the duration of the exam cycle, until the mentee completes the hiring process.
b. As used in this act:
"Mentee" means a civil service law enforcement applicant participating in the mentoring program established pursuant to subsection a. of this section.
"Mentor" means a volunteer who agrees to participate in the mentoring program established pursuant to subsection a. of this section. A mentor may be a current law enforcement officer in good standing who obtained the current law enforcement position through the civil service process, a former law enforcement officer who retired or resigned in good standing who obtained the law enforcement position through the civil service process, or any other person deemed appropriate by the Civil Service Commission.
c. The Civil Service Commission shall develop criteria to determine eligibility in the mentoring program as a mentor and as a mentee. Monies shall not be provided to a mentor to participate in the program and fees shall not be charged to a mentee to participate in the program. When possible, the mentor shall be of the same racial or ethnic background as the mentee.
d. A mentor or mentee may be removed from the program for good cause as determined by the Civil Service Commission. A mentee shall be removed from the program upon the mentee's acceptance of an offer of employment. An applicant may participate in the program as a mentee a maximum of three times within a 10-year period. After successfully completing the program, a former mentee may be eligible to participate in the program as a mentor.
e. At least once a year, the Civil Service Commission shall review the mentoring program for its efficacy, and make any necessary adjustments to continue to meet the needs and purpose of the program.
f. The Civil Service Commission shall develop rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of P.L.2021, c.235.
L.2021, c.235.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:8-2 - Pre-layoff actions.

11A:8-2 Pre-layoff actions.
11A:8-2. a. An appointing authority shall lessen the possibility, extent or impact of layoffs by implementing pre-layoff actions, which may include but need not be limited to:
(1) initiating a temporary hiring or promotion freeze;
(2) separating non-permanent employees;
(3) returning provisional employees to their permanent titles;
(4) reassigning employees; and
(5) assisting potentially affected employees in securing transfers or other employment.
b. An appointing authority shall consult with the majority representative of public employees selected or designated pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1968, c.303 (C.34:13A-5.3) that represents the affected employees prior to implementing pre-layoff actions pursuant to this section.
L.1986, c.112, s.11A:8-2; amended 2001, c.241, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:8-3 - Alternatives to layoff.

11A:8-3 Alternatives to layoff.
11A:8-3. Alternatives to layoff. The commission, in consultation with the advisory committee established pursuant to subsection m. of N.J.S.11A:2-11, may adopt rules on voluntary reduced work time or other alternatives to layoffs. Employee participation in the program shall not affect special reemployment or retention rights.
Amended 2008, c.29, s.70.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:8-4 - Appeals.

11A:8-4 Appeals.
11A:8-4. Appeals. A permanent employee who is laid off or demoted in lieu of layoff shall have a right to appeal the good faith of such layoff or demotion to the Civil Service Commission. Appeals must be filed within 20 days of final notice of such layoff or demotion. The burden of proof in such actions shall be on the employee and rules adopted pursuant to N.J.S.11A:2-22 would also be applicable to these appeals.
Amended 2008, c.29, s.71.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:9-1 - Application

11A:9-1. Application
11A:9-1. Application. This title shall apply to any political subdivision to which the provisions of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes and the supplements thereto applied immediately prior to their repeal and to any political subdivision which hereafter adopts the provisions of this title.
L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:9-1, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.