A 5748 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires continued employment for physicians diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder under certain conditions.

This bill requires New Jersey employers to continue employment for licensed physicians diagnosed with work-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It protects physicians who take leave for PTSD stemming from direct or vicarious trauma experienced during job duties (e.g., witnessing emergencies or trauma while treating patients), provided the diagnosis is verified by a licensed professional outside the employee. Employers must reinstate these physicians to their previous position and benefits after they document fitness to return. Violations allow employees to seek court-ordered remedies, including $5,000-$10,000 fines, reinstatement, lost wages, or attorney fees. The law applies to all physicians employed by entities in New Jersey.
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Jun 2025
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Introduced Jun 12, 2025 Last action Jun 12, 2025
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Jun 12, 2025
General Assembly · Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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