Another bill (S2935) proposed by New Jersey Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg on May 19, 2015, would require employers with at least 25 employees to permit their employees to take up to 40 hours of leave to participate in school activities or childcare events for their children, such as sporting events, parent-teacher conferences, and other meetings related to their child’s education. The bill requires employees to utilize any available paid vacation, personal leave, or compensatory time when taking such leave. The bill also contains an anti-retaliation provision and creates a private right of action for aggrieved employees.
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