A "fair workweek" — or predictable scheduling — bill was introduced by state Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg on Monday, and details were confirmed in a presser held yesterday. If it's passed by the state Legislature and then signed by Gov. Phil Murphy, the bill would guarantee employees the ability to plan their lives two weeks in advance, thanks to a new, mandatory scheduling buffer. It also ensures employees are scheduled to work a set number of hours per week, plus a 12-hour break between shifts, unless the employee decides to work sooner, for time-and-a-half pay. As written now, the legislation cover companies with over 250 employees. (Politico / WHYY)
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