The following regulations and laws affect public employees. You can visit this page often to find out how legislation and regulations may impact you.

Constitutional Basis

State Constitution

Article VII - Public Officers and Employees
Section 1, Paragraph 2

Appointments and promotions in the civil service of the State, and of such political subdivisions as may be provided by law, shall be made according to merit and fitness to be ascertained, as far as practicable, by examination, which, as far as practicable, shall be competitive; except that preference in appointments by reason of active service in any branch of the military or naval forces of the United States in time of war may be provided by law.

Merit System Rules

• Title 4A, New Jersey Administrative Code - From this page, choose and expand Title 4A for an index to Civil Service regulations.
• Title 11A, Civil Service Act - From this page, choose and expand Title 11A for an index to Civil Service.

Laws Prohibiting Discrimination

• State and Federal Laws Prohibiting Discrimination