New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S3353

Introduced
12/1/22  

Caption

Establishes Office of Leave Time Compliance in DCA to ensure municipal, county, and school district compliance with accumulated sick leave and vacation leave laws.

Impact

The coordinator of the Office of Leave Time Compliance will be responsible for creating and distributing guidelines to local authorities about existing laws related to sick and vacation leave. This includes developing mechanisms for municipalities and school districts to report their leave policies and payouts. Any local government that fails to comply with the established guidelines could face restrictions on its ability to increase appropriations, which underscores the potential fiscal implications of noncompliance.

Summary

Senate Bill S3353 establishes the Office of Leave Time Compliance within the Division of Local Government Services in the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. The purpose of this office is to ensure that all municipal, county, and school district policies are in compliance with state laws regarding unused sick leave and vacation leave. By creating this office, the bill seeks to provide better oversight and uniformity in how accrued leave is managed across these government entities.

Contention

Some points of contention surrounding this bill may arise from concerns over further centralization of oversight in areas traditionally managed at the local level. Critics might argue that such measures could lead to inconsistencies or undue burdens on local government discretion, potentially limiting the flexibility needed to address specific local conditions related to employee leave management. Additionally, stakeholders might have differing opinions on how strict the compliance measures and reporting requirements should be.

Companion Bills

NJ A4591

Same As Establishes Office of Leave Time Compliance in DCA to ensure municipal, county, and school district compliance with accumulated sick leave and vacation leave laws.

Previously Filed As

NJ S1694

Establishes Office of Leave Time Compliance in DCA to ensure municipal, county, and school district compliance with accumulated sick leave and vacation leave laws.

NJ A4591

Establishes Office of Leave Time Compliance in DCA to ensure municipal, county, and school district compliance with accumulated sick leave and vacation leave laws.

NJ A2463

Limits certain unused sick leave pay and vacation leave carry-forward for public officers and employees.

NJ A796

Limits certain unused sick leave pay and vacation leave carry-forward for public officers and employees.

NJ A4644

Implements recommendations of State Comptroller report on municipal sick leave, vacation leave, and supplemental payment policies; establishes certain financial penalties.

NJ A4456

Implements recommendations of State Comptroller report on municipal sick leave, vacation leave, and supplemental payment policies; establishes certain financial penalties.

NJ S2753

Restricts use of accumulated sick leave by public employees in year prior to retirement.

NJ A2462

Restricts use of accumulated sick leave by public employees in year prior to retirement.

NJ A795

Restricts use of accumulated sick leave by public employees in year prior to retirement.

NJ HB1600

To Amend The Law Concerning Municipal Law Enforcement; And To Amend The Law Concerning Holiday Compensation, Annual Vacation Leave, And Sick Leave For Law Enforcement Officers.

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