N.J.S.A. 40A:14-16.1 — Policy addressing job-related issues of pregnant members of paid or part-time fire departments.

40A:14-16.1 Policy addressing job-related issues of pregnant members of paid or part-time fire departments. 1. Not later than 180 days after the effective date of P.L.2025, c.192 (C.40A:14-16), a paid or part-paid fire department or force shall adopt, review, and update, if needed, at least annually, a policy that addresses the job-related issues of any pregnant member of that department or force, including, but not limited to, disclosure of a pregnancy, issuance of a medical certificate by the member�s physician in regard to any limitations on job-related duties, and the availability of any light-duty or non-hazardous assignments. The policy shall also provide that a pregnant firefighter will be given information as to when certain job-related tasks may not be appropriate for the member, the use of leave time for pregnancy, and the continuation of employee benefits. In creating this policy the department or force shall be guided by the standards of the National Fire Protection Association, or of another such professional organization, that apply to the job-related issues affecting pregnant firefighters. L.2025, c.192.

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