The New Jersey Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Act (PEOSHA)

The New Jersey Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Act (PEOSHA) sets workplace safety and health standards f@ public employees in the state. Here are five key points to keep in mind when bringing a claim under this law:

• You must show that your employer violated PEOSHA, such as by not providing a safe work environment or not following safety regulations.
• You must show that the violation was willful or reckless.
• You can seek damages, injunctive relief, and attorney’s fees if you are successful in your claim.
• You must file your claim with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development within six months of the alleged violation.
• You may also have a claim under federal law, such as under the Occupational Safety and Health