New Jersey S3444 mandates employers to report certain allegations of sexual assault to local law enforcement or county prosecutors.

New Jersey S3444 requires employers to report certain allegations of sexual assault to local law enforcement agencies or county prosecutors within 24 hours. Employers failing to report such allegations face a civil penalty of $10,000. Upon receiving a report, county prosecutors must appoint an advocate through the Sexual Assault Response Team to assist the accuser during the employer's investigation. The advocate informs the victim of available services, including medical treatment, counseling, legal options, forensic medical services, and mental health services.

New Jersey S3444 mandates employers to report certain allegations of sexual assault to local law enforcement or county prosecutors.

New Jersey S3444 requires employers to report certain allegations of sexual assault to local law enforcement agencies or county prosecutors within 24 hours. Employers failing to report such allegations face a civil penalty of $10,000. Upon receiving a report, county prosecutors must appoint an advocate through the Sexual Assault Response Team to assist the accuser during the employer's investigation. The advocate informs the victim of available services, including medical treatment, counseling, legal options, forensic medical services, and mental health services.