S 1103 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires employers within construction industry to notify employees of certain rights.

This bill requires construction industry employers in New Jersey to visibly post and provide written notices to all employees about key workplace rights, including unemployment benefits, minimum wage, overtime, and protections against retaliation. The notices must cover rights under the existing Construction Industry Independent Contractor Act (P.L.2007, c.114) and include contact information for filing complaints with the Labor Department. Employers must provide the notices in English, Spanish, and other languages determined by the commissioner based on workforce demographics. Failure to comply results in civil penalties of up to $1,500 for first violations and $5,000 for repeat violations within five years.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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