Establishes "New Jersey Paid Prenatal Personal Leave Act."
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This bill, the New Jersey Paid Prenatal Personal Leave Act, requires employers across New Jersey to provide eligible employees with a minimum of 20 hours of paid leave per year for prenatal health care appointments and related pregnancy needs. Employees can take this leave in one-hour increments and will be compensated at their regular rate. The law also prohibits employers from penalizing or retaliating against employees for utilizing this leave.
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