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

Creates a collaborative enforcement mechanism to ensure complaints and reports of noncompliance are properly addressed
Ensures 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

Employees must be made aware if there is known exposure to coronavirus in the workplace
Individuals must wear a face mask, with limited exceptions
Employers provide face masks to all employees, at their expense

All workers, customers, and visitors be provided with approved sanitizing materials, at the employers expense
All employees be provided breaks throughout the day to wash their hands
All 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

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