On Nov. 18, 2024, NJ LEG governor approved S2310/A4151, assigned P.L. 2024, c. 91.
On Sep. 26, NJ LEG passed bill requiring wage in employment listings.
NJ LEG passed bill S 2310/A 4151, compensation transparency in employment listings.
The bill supplements provisions of Title 34 of the Revised Statutes (NJ LEG 34).
Bill Provisions
An employer shall make reasonable efforts to make known opportunities for promotion that are advertised internally within the employer or externally in advertisements.
Requires employers to disclose in each posting the hourly wage or salary, or a range of the hourly wage or salary, and a listing of benefits and other compensation programs.
Adds language to state that an employer’s failure to comply for one promotional opportunity shall be considered one violation for all listings of a particular promotion.
Still counts as one violation even if that promotion is listed on multiple forums.
Any employer who violates this act shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $300 for the first violation, and $600 for each subsequent violation.
Legislative History
On Jan. 25, 2024, bill was introduced in Senate; on Jun. 28, 2024, bill passed Senate.
On Jun. 28, 2024, bill introduced in Assembly; on Sep. 26, 2024, bill passed Assembly.
Effectiveness
If enacted, provisions take effect on first day of seventh month following enactment.
Nov. 2024 NJ LEG Governor Approval
On Nov. 18, 2024, NJ LEG governor approved S2310/A4151, assigned P.L. 2024, c. 91.
