Legislative Alert: Paid Sick Leave & Equal Pay Bills Being Heard on Monday
The New Jersey Civil Justice Institute will be testifying against three bills on Monday.
Top News Clips for the Week of February 13-19
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the week of February 13-19.
Senate Backs Liability-Laden Wage Gap Legislation 28 to 4
S992 has been described as a measure that would strengthen protections against employment discrimination and promote equal pay for women by codifying existing federal law. The myth that this bill is not that big of a change from current practices, but that it will make a big difference, is probably why it passed the New Jersey Senate by a vote of 28-4 on February 11.
Senate Voting on Wage Discrimination & Paid Sick Leave Bills
On Thursday, the full Senate is taking a vote on two bills the NJCJI is opposing because they open New Jersey businesses up to excessive liability.
NJCJI Testifies Against Three New Bills
The New Jersey Civil Justice Institute had a busy day in the State House this Thursday. Marcus Rayner, NJCJI’s president, and Alida Kass, NJCJI’s chief counsel, testified against three pieces of legislation, all of which would negatively impact New Jersey’s legal climate and put New Jersey businesses at greater risk of being sued.
Christie Vetoes Bill that Would Have Enriched Attorneys at the Expense of Injured Workers
Earlier today, Gov. Christie used his veto pen to strike down S374/A3403, which would have awarded more money to workers’ compensation attorneys at the expense of their injured clients. Gov. Christie should be applauded for stopping this bad bill from becoming a law.
NJCJI Opposes Anti-Discrimination Bill Targeting Marijuana Users
On December 21, the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee held a hearing on S3162, which would protect authorized medical marijuana patients from adverse employment actions. NJCJI testified in opposition to this legislation.
Top News Clips for the Week of December 12-18
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the week of December 12-18.
Senate Passes Paid Sick Leave Legislation
On Thursday, December 17, the New Jersey Senate voted 22-17 to pass S785, which would require businesses in the state to offer their employees paid sick leave. NJCJI opposed this legislation because the highly prescriptive structure of the bill, compounded by the incentivized litigation enforcement mechanism, will deprive employers of the necessary flexibility to manage their business and respond to suspected abuse if it is enacted.
Assembly Passes Legislation That Enriches Attorneys at the Expense of Injured Workers
On Thursday, December 17, the New Jersey Assembly passed A3403, which would award more money to workers compensation attorneys at the expense of their injured clients. NJCJI voiced strong opposition to this legislation, which will now head to Gov. Christie’s desk.