Concerns work break periods and warehouse conditions of employment.
This bill requires New Jersey employers to provide paid meal breaks of at least 30 minutes after five hours of continuous work and paid rest breaks of at least 15 minutes after four hours of continuous work. It establishes regulations for work quotas in warehouse facilities, requiring warehouse employers (with 100+ employees at a single location or 1,000+ across multiple locations) to provide written descriptions of quotas to employees and ensure quotas don't interfere with breaks, bathroom access, or safety requirements. Employees can request their personal work speed data related to quotas, and employers face penalties under New Jersey's wage and hour laws for violations, including taking adverse actions against workers for failing to meet non-compliant quotas. The bill specifically targets warehouse employers while applying to all employers regarding meal and rest period requirements.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee
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Heather Simmons
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