ICYMI: As Summer Approaches, New Jersey Departments of Health and Labor Remind Employers of Young Workers’ Rights

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) and the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) are reminding summer camp operators, employers, and managers across New Jersey of their legal obligations when hiring workers, including young camp counselors. With summer recruitment currently in full swing, NJDOL and NJDOH have issued a bulletin to put camps across the state on notice that young workers are entitled under state law to fair pay, meal breaks, and earned sick time. In addition, NJDOL is proactively providing free educational resources to businesses that hire minors to help support compliance with the law.

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New Jersey Department of Health Proposes New Rules and an Amendment to Implement Explicit and Implicit Bias Training Standards Applicable to Hospitals and Birthing Centers

The New Jersey Department of Health is proposing new rules at N.J.A.C. 8:43A, the Manual of Standards for Licensing of Ambulatory Care Facilities and 8:43G, the Hospital Licensing Standards, and an amendment at N.J.A.C. 8:43E, the General Licensure Procedures and Standards Applicable to All Licensed Facilities, to require hospitals and birthing centers to implement an explicit and implicit bias training program for health care professionals and supportive services staff members who provide perinatal treatment and care to pregnant persons at these facilities.

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New Jersey Department of Health Proposes to Amend Nurse Aide Training Program Evaluator Qualifications at N.J.A.C. 8:39-43.10 in the Standards for Licensure of Long-Term Care Facilities

The New Jersey Department of Health (Department) is proposing to amend N.J.A.C. 8:39-43.10, Approval of a nurse aide in long-term care facilities training program—nurse aide training program instructor/evaluator, within Subchapter 43, the Standards for Certification of Nurse Aides in Long-Term Care Facilities, of N.J.A.C. 8:39, the Standards for Licensure of Long-Term Care Facilities. 

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Statement from the New Jersey Department of Health Regarding the NJ Autism Registry

In the interest of clarity and transparency, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) has issued a statement regarding the NJ Autism Registry, particularly in response to questions about privacy and federal involvement.

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