N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43E-12.16

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 8:43E-12.16 - Prohibition of certain retaliatory actions

(a) As used in this section, "retaliatory action" means the discharge, suspension or demotion of an employee, or other adverse employment action taken against an employee in the terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with section 2 of P.L. 1986, c. 105 (34:19-2 ).

(b) A covered health care facility shall not take any retaliatory action against a health care worker because the worker refuses to perform a patient handling task due to a reasonable concern about worker or patient safety, or the lack of appropriate and available patient handling equipment.

1. A health care worker who refuses to perform a patient handling task pursuant to this section shall promptly notify her or his supervisor of the refusal and the reason for refusing.

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