NJ S2214

Designates farm workers as a high-priority group for communicable disease testing during public health emergencies, requiring testing at workplaces and employer-sponsored housing upon employment and at intervals determined by the Commissioner of Health

Requires inspections of farm worksites and employer-provided housing, transportation, and dining facilities to verify compliance with hygiene standards, social distancing policies, personal protective equipment provision, and sick worker quarantine protocols

Mandates inter-agency coordination among the Departments of Health, Labor, Environmental Protection, Community Affairs, and Agriculture to share violation information and maximize enforcement of applicable public health, environmental, and labor laws

Establishes a comprehensive education program for farm workers and employers about their rights and responsibilities, including on-site training and multilingual materials with agency contact information for filing complaints

Authorizes administrative fines of up to $250 for first violations and $500 for subsequent violations against employers who retaliate against workers exercising their rights or willfully violate the act's provisions