This bill amends the existing earned sick leave law in New Jersey to clarify compliance requirements for employers, particularly those with employees under collective bargaining agreements. It stipulates that an employer can meet the earned sick leave obligations by providing at least 40 hours of paid time off per benefit year, which can include personal days, vacation days, and sick days. This provision is retroactive to the effective date of the original law, P.L.2018, c.10 (C.34:11D-1 et seq.), ensuring that employees under collective bargaining agreements are recognized for their accrued benefits.

Additionally, the bill outlines that employees will accrue earned sick leave based on their employment start date and will be eligible to use it after 120 days of employment. It also emphasizes that employers cannot require employees to find replacements when using sick leave and must reinstate any unused sick leave if an employee is rehired within six months of separation. The bill aims to enhance clarity and compliance for employers while ensuring that employees receive their entitled benefits.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 34:11D-2