S.2145

Concerns work break periods and warehouse conditions of employment.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S2145 amends the State Wage and Hour Law to mandate meal and rest periods for employees and regulate work quotas in warehouses.

New Jersey S2145 amends the "New Jersey State Wage and Hour Law" to require employers to provide meal and rest periods for employees working shifts longer than specified durations. It mandates that employers offer 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 regulations for work quotas in warehouse distribution centers, ensuring these quotas do not compromise employee well-being or safety.

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Where it stands

Current
Labor Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee