New Jersey S152 mandates employers with State contracts to pay employees their usual compensation for jury service days.

New Jersey S152 amends existing law to require employers with State contracts to pay their employees their usual compensation for each day of jury service, minus the per diem fee. The bill applies to employers with at least 50 employees for 20 or more weeks and defines "employee" as someone employed for at least 12 months and 1,000 base hours in the preceding year. If an employer penalizes an employee for jury service, the employee can sue for economic damages and reinstatement, with a potential award of attorney's fees if successful. The act takes effect six months after enactment.

New Jersey S152 mandates employers with State contracts to pay employees their usual compensation for jury service days.

New Jersey S152 amends existing law to require employers with State contracts to pay their employees their usual compensation for each day of jury service, minus the per diem fee. The bill applies to employers with at least 50 employees for 20 or more weeks and defines "employee" as someone employed for at least 12 months and 1,000 base hours in the preceding year. If an employer penalizes an employee for jury service, the employee can sue for economic damages and reinstatement, with a potential award of attorney's fees if successful. The act takes effect six months after enactment.