Prohibits payment to public employees at retirement for certain unused sick leave, provides for forfeiture of payment for unused sick leave for certain criminal convictions, and requires documentation for use of sick leave.

This New Jersey bill (S 1661) limits cash payments for unused sick leave upon retirement for public employees. It caps payments at $15,000, applies to new hires starting after 2010, and exempts those who accrued leave before 2007 under specific conditions. The bill also suspends payments if an employee is indicted for certain crimes involving their position and requires forfeiture if convicted of those crimes. These rules apply to school boards, agencies, and other public employers covered by the law. Payments are only made at retirement, based on leave balance on the retirement date.