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NJ S4562
Bill
Status
6/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brian Stack
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AI Summary
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Political subdivisions and their agencies/authorities in New Jersey may pay accumulated unused sick leave as supplemental compensation to certain officers and employees annually, in addition to the existing $15,000 retirement payout
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Payment is limited to a maximum of three weeks' worth of sick leave per year, cannot reduce an employee's balance below 100 working days, and can only occur once per calendar year
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Compensation rate cannot exceed 60% of the employee's daily pay based on the salary during the year the leave was earned, compared to the current 50% rate at retirement
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Payment decisions rest solely with the political subdivision and are not subject to collective bargaining agreements or individual contracts
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Special emergency appropriations cannot be used to fund these sick leave payments, and local boards of education are excluded from the bill's provisions
Legislative Description
Permits payment of unused sick leave earned by certain local government officers and employees under certain circumstances.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
6/2/2025