On July 21, 2023, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) issued long-awaited guidance on the Temporary Workers Bill of Rights Act, according to a report by Genova Burns LLC.
In the report, Genova Burns LLC, a prominent law firm, detailed how several provisions of the Act took effect on August 5, 2023, shedding light on the rights conferred on temporary workers in the state of New Jersey and proposed regulations to be implemented.
While the specific provisions of the Act were not included in the report, the title of the legislation suggests that it is designed to enhance the protections and rights of temporary employees in New Jersey. Given the timing of its implementation, it’s also likely that the Act includes provisions addressing the unique work conditions brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The issuance of the guidance by the NJDOL is the first concrete step in implementing the Act. More updates will follow as the Act impacts the daily operations of corporations and the workplace dynamics of temps. Legal and HR departments might want to follow this issue closely.