New Jersey § 34:13a-42
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 34:13a-42, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34:13a-42.
No public employer shall take any action against an employee of the employer, including
termination, because the employee or a dependent of the employee has obtained counseling,
referrals or other services from an employee assistance program or has obtained treatment
or other services from any program to which the employee assistance program refers
the employee or dependent, unless the employee was referred by the employer to the
employee assistance program due to issues related to job performance and fails to
make a good faith effort to comply with the recommendations made by the employee assistance
program. The provisions of this section shall not be construed as preventing the public employer
from taking any action which the employer is otherwise authorized to take for workplace
misconduct of the employee or poor work performance, even if the misconduct or poor
performance is related to a problem for which the employee is obtaining services provided
by an employee assistance program or other program to which the employee assistance
program refers the employee.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 34:13a-42
What does New Jersey Statutes § 34:13a-42 cover?
Section 34:13a-42 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 § 34:13a-42?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 34:13a-42" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Jersey official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Jersey attorney.
How does New Jersey § 34:13a-42 apply to my situation?
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