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NJ S2172
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Teresa Ruiz
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AI Summary
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Prohibits employers from paying subminimum wages to workers based on age, disability, injury, or status as an apprentice, learner, or student in New Jersey
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Repeals the existing law (Section 18 of P.L.1966, c.113) that allowed the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to issue special licenses permitting wages below minimum wage for these categories of workers
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Updates statutory language to replace "handicapped citizens" with "persons with disabilities" in laws governing sheltered workshop transportation assistance programs
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Modifies tax credit provisions for employers of extended employees at sheltered workshops by removing references to subminimum wage special licenses while maintaining the 20% credit (up to $1,000 per qualified person)
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Effective date set for July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Prohibits employers from inquiring about gender of job applicants under certain circumstances.
Labor
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
1/9/2024