Modifies laws regarding compensation and leaves of absence for certain public employees who served in the military; requires public employers follow certain policies and procedures for leaves of absence.
This bill modifies New Jersey law to improve leave and compensation for public employees who serve in military reserves or the National Guard. It guarantees up to 30 work days of paid leave per year (90 days for National Guard members) for military duty, including travel days and pre-deployment rest periods (5-10 days based on service length). Public employers must continue covering retirement and health insurance contributions during leave, and employees cannot be forced to use vacation time during military leave. The law directly affects state, county, and municipal employees who are active military reservists or National Guard members.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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