New Jersey § 34:11c-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 34:11c-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34:11c-2.
As used in this act: 1 “ Employee ” means a person who is employed for at least 12 months by an employer, with respect
to whom benefits are sought under this act, for not less than 1,000 base hours during
the immediately preceding 12-month period . Any time, up to a maximum of 90 calendar days, during which a person is laid off
or furloughed by an employer due to that employer curtailing operations because of
a state of emergency declared after October 22, 2012, shall be regarded as time in
which the person is employed for the purpose of determining eligibility for leave
time under this act. In making the determination, the base hours per week during the layoff or furlough
shall be deemed to be the same as the average number of hours worked per week during
the rest of the 12-month period. “ Employer ” means a person or corporation, partnership, individual proprietorship, joint venture,
firm or company, or other similar legal entity which engages the services of an employee
and employs 25 or more employees for each working day during each of 20 or more calendar
workweeks in the then current or immediately preceding calendar year. “ Employer ” includes the State, any political subdivision thereof, and all public offices, agencies,
boards, or bodies. “ State of emergency ” means a natural or man-made disaster or emergency for which a state of emergency
has been declared by the President of the United States or the Governor, or for which
a state of emergency has been declared by a municipal emergency management coordinator. 1
L.2013, c. 82 (N.J.S.A. §§ 34:11C-1 to 34:11C-5).
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 34:11c-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 34:11c-2 cover?
Section 34:11c-2 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 34:11c-2?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 34:11c-2 apply to my situation?
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