New Jersey S3700 requires employers to give volunteer first responders one extra paid sick day per year for healthcare diagnostic testing.

New Jersey S3700 mandates that employers provide volunteer first responders with one additional paid sick day annually for healthcare diagnostic testing. This law aims to support volunteer first responders, who may have been exposed to hazardous conditions, by ensuring they can undergo necessary medical tests. This support is intended to encourage volunteer recruitment and retention, ultimately benefiting community safety and reducing the financial burden on municipalities. The Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development will oversee the implementation of this provision.

New Jersey S3700 requires employers to give volunteer first responders one extra paid sick day per year for healthcare diagnostic testing.

New Jersey S3700 mandates that employers provide volunteer first responders with one additional paid sick day annually for healthcare diagnostic testing. This law aims to support volunteer first responders, who may have been exposed to hazardous conditions, by ensuring they can undergo necessary medical tests. This support is intended to encourage volunteer recruitment and retention, ultimately benefiting community safety and reducing the financial burden on municipalities. The Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development will oversee the implementation of this provision.