What You Need to Know

• The New Jersey Domestic Workers Bill of Rights provides protections for, and establishes guidelines related to the hiring of, hourly or salaried individuals who work in a residence to provide services such as childcare, care for the elderly or disabled, housekeeping, cooking, food service, parking cars, cleaning, laundry, gardening, personal organizing, or other household duties.
• Under the law, workers are also protected under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, which prohibits discrimination and harassment in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on various characteristics, including race, nationality, and gender.
• Employers must be cognizant of their responsibilities under the law, which became effective in July of 2024, and should familiarize themselves – and take steps to comply – with all relevant provisions.

The New Jersey Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, which went into effect on July 1, 2024, outlines a comprehensive set of rights for domestic workers employed in private households. These include protections against discrimination and harassment, privacy rights, and requirements for written employment contracts. In order to bring transparency and accountability to a workforce that is often overlooked, the law further establishes guidelines for fair pay, employment benefits, and safe working conditions. It also provides domestic workers with legal recourse in the event of violations.

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