New Jersey § 34:13a-29
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 34:13a-29, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34:13a-29.
a. The grievance procedures that employers covered by this act are required to negotiate
pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1968, c. 303 ( C.34:13A-5.3 ) shall be deemed to require binding arbitration as the terminal step with respect
to disputes concerning imposition of reprimands and discipline as that term is defined
in this act. b. In any grievance procedure negotiated pursuant to this act, the burden of proof
shall be on the employer covered by this act seeking to impose discipline as that
term is defined in this act. c. In addition to any rights provided pursuant to subsection a. of this section, an
employee who is not a teaching staff member as defined by section 1 of P.L.1989, c. 269 ( C.34:13A-22 ) shall have the right to submit to binding arbitration any dispute regarding whether
there is just cause for a disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, reprimands,
withholding of increments, termination or non-renewal of an employment contract, expiration
or lapse of an employment contract or term, or lack of continuation of employment,
irrespective of the reason for the employer's action or failure to act, and irrespective
of any contractual or negotiated provision or lack thereof. In the arbitration, the burden of proof shall be on the employer. The provisions of this subsection c. shall also apply to county college employees
other than faculty members or members of the professional staff. d. Nothing in this section shall be regarded as affecting the right of any teaching
staff member or majority representative to submit to binding arbitration any dispute
involving or relating to a teaching staff member.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 34:13a-29
What does New Jersey Statutes § 34:13a-29 cover?
Section 34:13a-29 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.
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