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VAS/CHIVUKULA/VAN DREW MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION BILL RELEASED BY SENATE PANEL
By John Duthie
VAS/CHIVUKULA/VAN DREW MILITARY EMPLOYMENT
PROTECTION BILL RELEASED BY SENATE PANEL
(TRENTON) - A Senate committee today released legislation Assemblymen Joseph Vas, Upendra Chivukula and Jeff Van Drew sponsored to protect enlisted military personal from losing employment when called to serve in the military during a time of war or domestic emergency.
"While American service men and women work hard every day to protect us, we owe them the option to return to their jobs when they finish their tours of duty," said Vas (D-Middlesex). "It's the least we can do to thank them for their service."
Under current law, an individual who takes a leave of absence from a civilian job to fulfill their military obligation has certain protections that entitle that individual to return to the former office, position or employment they held when they left. The measure (A-3622) would expand those protections by requiring employers to offer a returning employee any position available, for which they are qualified, if the original position was filled in their absence.
"This measure ensures fairness in the workplace for individuals who are bravely serving our country", said Chivukula (D-Somerset). "They should not be penalized for fulfilling their duty."
"Our veterans shouldn't have to fight for a job they already earned," said Van Drew (D-Atlantic/Cape May/Cumberland). "The residents of New Jersey should be proud of their dedication to our country."
The bill was released by the Senate Labor Committee 4 to 0. It now heads to the Senate President for further consideration.
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