New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S4077

Introduced
11/27/23  

Caption

Requires employers to post information concerning veterans' benefits and services.

Impact

The bill primarily impacts the responsibilities of employers in New Jersey, particularly those with considerable employee counts. By requiring the display of information relating to veterans' benefits, the legislation seeks to improve access to vital services for veterans employed in these organizations. It necessitates coordination between the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to produce the content of the poster, which establishes a framework for disseminating veterans' services within the workforce.

Summary

Senate Bill 4077, introduced in the New Jersey legislature, mandates that employers with more than 50 full-time or full-time equivalent employees display a poster containing essential information concerning veterans' benefits and services. This initiative is aimed at enhancing the visibility of resources available to veterans in the workplace, ensuring they are informed about the support systems and services designed to assist them in areas such as education, mental health, and legal assistance.

Contention

While the bill is designed to support veterans, there may be concerns regarding its implementation. Employers may express apprehensions about the additional requirement this places on their operational practices. Discussions could arise about the adequacy of resources and support available to help employers comply with the law. There is also a potential debate over whether this requirement sufficiently addresses the needs of veterans or if more expansive measures are necessary to truly empower them in the workplace.

Companion Bills

NJ A5694

Same As Requires employers to post information concerning veterans' benefits and services.

Previously Filed As

NJ A5694

Requires employers to post information concerning veterans' benefits and services.

NJ S2075

Requires employers to post information concerning veterans' benefits and services.

NJ A519

Requires employers to post information concerning veterans' benefits and services.

NJ S2128

Requires employers in the state with more than 50 employees to display a poster containing basic information on veterans' benefits and services be created and distributed by the DLT in consultation with the office of veterans services.

NJ H7058

Requires employers in the state with more than 50 employees to display a poster containing basic information on veterans' benefits and services be created and distributed by the DLT in consultation with the office of veterans services.

NJ S0662

Posting Of Veterans' Benefits And Services

NJ H5933

Posting Of Veterans' Benefits And Services

NJ H4021

Requiring employers to post information on veterans' benefits and services

NJ HB1630

Veterans benefits and services; require certain employers to display poster created and distributed by State Veterans Affairs Board regarding.

NJ AB1111

Informational posters regarding veterans benefits. (FE)

Similar Bills

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