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NJ S2869

Bill

Status

Passed

8/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Teresa Ruiz

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employers from disclosing or threatening to disclose an employee's immigration status to a public body for the purpose of concealing violations of State wage, benefit, and tax laws

  • Administrative penalties escalate with repeat violations: up to $1,000 for first violation, up to $5,000 for second violation, and up to $10,000 for subsequent violations

  • Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development determines penalty amounts based on employer's violation history, seriousness of violation, good faith, and business size

  • Alleged violators must receive notification and have the opportunity to request a hearing before penalties are assessed

  • Collected penalties are directed toward enforcement and administration costs of the Division of Wage and Hour Compliance

Legislative Description

Establishes penalties for employers who disclose or threaten to disclose employee's immigration status for purpose of concealing violation of State wage, benefit or tax laws.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2024, c.51.

8/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Labor3/4/2024

Full Bill Text

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