COVID. New Business Criminal Act for Food Industry

Where: New Jersey

What: A4765 (2020 | NJ)

What does A4765 do?

• Creates a 3rd-degree crime, punishable by a fine of $15,000, for a restaurant employee to spit into the food or drink of a law enforcement officer
• Employers would be required to suspend a worker charged with this crime
• Employers would face civil penalties if they fail to suspend the accused, but not found guilty, employee.
• Employers must terminate the employment of an employee who is convicted of this crime