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A 3334

Requires employer to allow employee suffering from menstrual disorder to work remotely in certain circumstances.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Verlina Reynolds-Jackson

New Jersey employers must allow employees with diagnosed menstrual disorders to work remotely when medically necessary, with medical documentation required.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee
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Bill Summary · A 3334

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 3334 requires New Jersey employers to permit employees with diagnosed menstrual disorders to work remotely when medically necessary. The bill applies to employers with 50 or more employees and requires reasonable accommodation unless it causes undue hardship to the business.

Why is this important

Menstrual disorders like dysmenorrhea and menorrhagia can cause severe symptoms—debilitating pain, heavy bleeding, nausea—that temporarily impair work performance. Allowing remote work on affected days could reduce presenteeism (working while unable to perform), improve health outcomes, and establish legal protections for employees managing a legitimate medical condition. This reflects evolving workplace accommodation practices similar to those for other episodic health conditions.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs and verification: Employers must determine which conditions qualify and verify employee medical necessity, creating administrative burden and potential privacy concerns about health disclosures
  • Definitional ambiguity: The bill's scope regarding "certain circumstances" and what constitutes a qualifying "menstrual disorder" versus normal menstruation remains undefined and could lead to inconsistent application
  • Competitive disadvantage concerns: Small businesses (50+ employees) argue remote work eligibility based on medical status could create scheduling challenges and inequitable treatment compared to employees without such conditions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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