New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S2880

Introduced
6/20/22  

Caption

Prohibits employers from imposing costs for personal protective equipment and medical procedures on employees.

Impact

If enacted, S2880 would create a significant impact on employment practices and employee rights within the state of New Jersey. By preventing employers from shifting the financial responsibility for safety equipment and medical procedures onto employees, the bill reinforces workplace safety and health measures. The legislative change aims to bolster protection for employees, ensuring they are not financially disadvantaged for complying with safety regulations that benefit the workplace as a whole.

Summary

Senate Bill S2880 seeks to prohibit employers from imposing costs on employees regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical procedures. The bill mandates that employers cannot require employees to purchase PPE or undergo medical procedures that incur costs for the employees, except where employers agree to compensate these costs. This legislation is introduced to safeguard employees from potential financial burdens associated with workplace safety requirements and health care obligations.

Contention

However, the bill may also spark contention among employers, particularly those who argue about the implications of increased operational costs. Critics might voice concerns that this legislation could discourage employers from implementing necessary safety measures, fearing the financial impact associated with compliance. There are likely discussions regarding the balance between protecting employee rights and maintaining manageable operational costs for businesses, highlighting the complexity of workplace safety regulation.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NJ AB2537

Personal protective equipment: health care employees.

NJ A2719

Prohibits employers from requiring employees to be implanted with personal identification microchip technology.

NJ HB2632

Prohibiting the employment of unauthorized employees; requiring grant recipient employers to verify the Social Security numbers of employees; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.

NJ HB905

Prohibiting the employment of unauthorized employees; requiring hotel and lodging industry employers to verify the Social Security numbers of employees; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.

NJ HB2633

Prohibiting the employment of unauthorized employees; requiring hotel and lodging industry employers to verify the Social Security numbers of employees; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.

NJ HB2619

Prohibiting the employment of unauthorized employees; requiring meat packing and food preparation industry employers to verify the Social Security numbers of employees; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.

NJ A3515

"Government Reality Check Act"; prohibits public employers from providing certain benefits to public employees; restricts gifts to public employees; restricts travel by public employees; imposes post-employment restriction on public contracting employees.

NJ S1733

"Government Reality Check Act"; prohibits public employers from providing certain benefits to public employees; restricts gifts to public employees; restricts travel by public employees; imposes post-employment restriction on public contracting employees.

NJ HB903

Prohibiting the employment of unauthorized employees; requiring meat packing and food preparation industry employers to verify the Social Security numbers of employees; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.

NJ SB92

Prohibits employers from discriminating against employees due to their medical history. (8/1/22)

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