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NJ S3368

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carmen Amato

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Office of Labor Law Enforcement within the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development to oversee and coordinate enforcement of state labor laws including wage and hour laws, unemployment compensation, temporary disability benefits, and workers' compensation

  • Requires the Attorney General to assign deputy attorneys general to represent the department in labor law violation proceedings when requested by the Commissioner, with these attorneys co-located at department facilities

  • Mandates an annual public report detailing enforcement activities for each labor law, including personnel counts, costs, penalties collected, and recommendations for staffing changes to be considered in the Governor's budget

  • Directs all fines and penalties collected under state labor laws to be applied toward enforcement and administration costs of the Office of Labor Law Enforcement

  • Covers violations related to wages, employment conditions, worker benefits and insurance, recordkeeping requirements, and employee misclassification

Legislative Description

Establishes Office of Labor Law Enforcement.

Labor

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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