S.1435

Concerns work break periods and warehouse conditions of employment.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1435 amends the State Wage and Hour Law to mandate meal and rest periods for employees and regulate work quotas in warehouses.

New Jersey S1435 amends the "New Jersey State Wage and Hour Law" to require employers to provide meal and rest periods for employees working shifts of specified lengths. It mandates a 30-minute meal period for employees working more than five hours continuously and a 15-minute rest period for those working more than four hours continuously. The bill also directs the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development to set requirements for work quotas in warehouse distribution centers, ensuring they do not lead to oppressive and unreasonable wages.

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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee