On Monday, December 8, the Senate Labor Committee held a hearing on the “Healthy Workplaces Act,” which attempts to outlaw workplace bullying, abuse, and harassment.

 

NJCJI testified against the bill. While we realize that no one wants employees to face a hostile work environment, we have significant concerns that many of the provisions of this bill will be counter-productive, generating unnecessary litigation, and causing actual harm to workplace environments.

 

Click here to read NJCJI’s full written testimony in opposition to the bill.