This bill mandates the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJT) to establish a written nondiscrimination policy that aligns with federal and state laws against unlawful employment discrimination and harassment. The policy must be distributed to all current employees within 60 days of the bill's effective date and to new employees within five business days of their start date. Each employee is required to acknowledge receipt of the policy in writing within 10 business days, and this acknowledgment must be kept on file by the corporation's human resources office. Additionally, the policy must be made available to employees upon request.
Furthermore, the bill stipulates that all employees must undergo training on the nondiscrimination policy at least once per calendar year. This training is intended to ensure that all employees are aware of their rights and responsibilities under the policy, promoting a workplace environment free from discrimination and harassment. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.