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We’re ensuring that every worker in New Jersey stands under the same umbrella of protections.
Today’s Executive Order:
Establishes workplace health and safety standards that will cover all New Jersey-based workers in both the private and public sectors
Today’s Executive Order:
Establishes workplace health and safety standards that will cover all New Jersey-based workers in both the private and public sectors
Creates a collaborative enforcement mechanism to ensure complaints and reports of noncompliance are properly addressedEnsures workers are informed of their rights, and that employers are informed of their obligations
At a minimum, these standards require:
All workers undergo a health screening prior to every shift
Everyone present at the workplace maintain at least six feet of distance from one another to the maximum extent possible
All workers undergo a health screening prior to every shiftEveryone present at the workplace maintain at least six feet of distance from one another to the maximum extent possible
Employees must be made aware if there is known exposure to coronavirus in the workplaceIndividuals must wear a face mask, with limited exceptionsEmployers provide face masks to all employees, at their expense
All workers, customers, and visitors be provided with approved sanitizing materials, at the employers expenseAll employees be provided breaks throughout the day to wash their handsAll high-touch areas are routinely cleaned and disinfected
To facilitate enforcement, @NJLaborDept will establish an online complaint-intake form for workers.
@NJLaborDept and @NJDeptofHealth will also coordinate to:
Create investigatory protocols
Assist employers with compliance
Pursue enforcement actions when necessary
@NJLaborDept and @NJDeptofHealth will also coordinate to:
Create investigatory protocolsAssist employers with compliancePursue enforcement actions when necessary
The @NJLaborDept will also:
Develop worksite notices and materials
Create a training program in concert with @RutgersU and members of the Protect NJ Workers Coalition to ensure workers are aware of their rights and employers are aware of their obligations
Develop worksite notices and materialsCreate a training program in concert with @RutgersU and members of the Protect NJ Workers Coalition to ensure workers are aware of their rights and employers are aware of their obligations
