New Jersey § 34:13a-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 34:13a-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34:13a-5.
a. A public employer shall not encourage negotiations unit members to resign or relinquish
membership in an exclusive representative employee organization and shall not encourage
negotiations unit members to revoke authorization of the deduction of fees to an exclusive
representative employee organization. b. A public employer shall not encourage or discourage an employee from joining, forming
or assisting an employee organization. c. A public employer that violates any provision of subsection a. or b. of this section
shall be regarded as having engaged in an unfair practice in violation of subsection
a. of section 1 of P.L.1974, c. 123 ( C.34:13A-5.4 ), and, upon a finding that the violation has occurred, the Public Employment Relations
Commission, in addition to implementing any other remedies authorized by that section,
shall order the public employer to make whole the exclusive representative employee
organization for any losses suffered by the organization as a result of the public
employer's unlawful conduct and any other remedial relief deemed appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 34:13a-5
What does New Jersey Statutes § 34:13a-5 cover?
Section 34:13a-5 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-5?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 34:13a-5 apply to my situation?
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