N.J.S.A. 11A:6-4 Death of employee having vacation credit
The estate of a deceased employee covered by this title who had accumulated annual vacation leave shall be paid a sum equal to the compensation for th…
Current through the close of the 221st Legislature (L. 2025, c. 346). What that means
Reviewed as of July 28, 2026. Official text: njleg.state.nj.us.
In plain language
Twenty-nine words settling a question that arises at the worst possible time. Where an employee covered by this title dies with accumulated annual vacation leave, the estate is paid a sum equal to the compensation for that leave. No discretion, no application process in the statute, and no reduction. Accrued vacation is treated as earned compensation rather than as a benefit that lapses.
Written by the NJ Civil Service Navigator editorial team from the text of this section. The statute itself is below, unabridged.
The estate of a deceased employee covered by this title who had accumulated annual vacation leave shall be paid a sum equal to the compensation for that vacation leave.
Enacted by L. 1986, c. 112. Never amended since.
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Legislative history
Session laws, newest first
- L. 1986, c. 112Enacted
no effective date given