N.J.S.A. 11A:6-10 Leaves of absence for convention attendance
A leave of absence with pay shall be given to employees who are duly authorized representatives of an employee organization defined as a “representati… Implemented by a rule in N.J.A.C. Title 4A.
In plain language
Paid leave to attend a union convention, and the entitlement is specific rather than general. It goes to duly authorized representatives of an employee organization that meets the statutory definition of a representative and is affiliated with one of the named bodies, beginning with the New Jersey Policemen's Benevolent Association and the Fraternal Order of Police. The section then sets out how many days and on what terms. Naming the organizations in the statute is what makes this a right rather than something bargained for each time.
Written by the NJ Civil Service Navigator editorial team from the text of this section. The statute itself is below, unabridged.
Current through the close of the 221st Legislature (L. 2025, c. 346). What that means
Enacted by L. 1986, c. 112. Last amended by L. 2002, c. 41, effective July 12, 2002, the most recent of 3 amendments.
A New Jersey statute changes only when the Legislature amends it, so a section untouched since its last amendment is settled rather than out of date.
Reviewed as of July 28, 2026. Official text: njleg.state.nj.us.
A leave of absence with pay shall be given to employees who are duly authorized representatives of an employee organization defined as a “representative” in subsection e. of section 3 of P.L. 1941, c. 100 (C. 34:13A-3) and affiliated with the New Jersey Policemen’s Benevolent Association, Inc., Fraternal Order of Police, Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association, Inc. or the Professional Fire Fighters Association of New Jersey to attend any State or national convention of the organization, provided, however, that no more than 10 percent of the employee organization’s membership shall be permitted such a leave of absence with pay, except that no less than two and no more than 10 authorized representatives shall be entitled to such leave, unless more than 10 authorized representatives are permitted such a leave of absence pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement negotiated by the employer and the representatives of the employee organization, and for employee organizations with more than 5,000 members, a maximum of 25 authorized representatives shall be entitled to such leave. The leave of absence shall be for a period inclusive of the duration of the convention with a reasonable time allowed for travel to and from the convention, provided that such leave shall be for no more than seven days. A certificate of attendance at the convention shall, upon request, be submitted by the representative so attending.
The rules that implement this section
A statute sets the framework and the Civil Service Commission’s rules fill in the detail. Where a question turns on procedure, the rule usually governs; where it turns on who is covered or what the Commission may do, the statute does.
- N.J.A.C. 4A:6-1.13 Convention leave
Legislative history
Session laws, newest first
- L. 2002, c. 41, section 1Amended
effective July 12, 2002 - L. 2001, c. 309, section 1Amended
effective January 3, 2002 - L. 2000, c. 130, section 1Amended
effective September 21, 2000 - L. 1993, c. 105, section 1Amended
no effective date given - L. 1986, c. 112Enacted
no effective date given
How this section has been applied
3 reported decisions cite this section. Citations only: the summaries in the source are the publisher's own writing, and where we describe a case we write it from the decision itself.
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- New Jersey Law Enforcement Supervisors Ass'n v. State414 N.J. Super. 111, 997 A.2d 1043, 2010 N.J. Super. LEXIS 106
- Benevolent Ass'n v. N. Hudson Reg'l Fire & Rescue340 N.J. Super. 577, 775 A.2d 43, 2001 N.J. Super. LEXIS 204
- Glassboro v. Patrolmen's Benevolent Asso.143 N.J. Super. 177, 362 A.2d 1226, 1976 N.J. Super. LEXIS 727
Sections that refer to this one
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-9 Leaves of absence for police officers and fire fighters