This bill amends N.J.S.11A:6-24 to explicitly prohibit remote work for State employees in the career, senior executive, and unclassified services. The amendment includes new provisions that state the Civil Service Commission shall adopt rules for the implementation of hours of work, overtime compensation, and holiday pay programs, but it specifically states that remote work shall not be permitted for these employees.

Previously, the Civil Service Commission had established a Model Telework Pilot Program that allowed State employees to work remotely for up to two days a week. This bill effectively nullifies that option, ensuring that all State employees must work on-site and cannot take advantage of remote work arrangements. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.