New Jersey First Act

Residency Requirement

Pursuant to the New Jersey First Act (P.L. 2011, c. 70), all employees hired on or after September 1, 2011, by the Paramus Public School District are required to establish and maintain their principal residence in the State of New Jersey as a condition of employment.

A "principal residence" is defined as the location where an individual spends the majority of their non-working time, and which is their legal residence for voting, taxation, and other official purposes. Employees must meet this residency requirement throughout the duration of their employment.

Exemptions

Employees who are not residents of New Jersey at the time of hire have one year from the date of hire to comply with the residency requirement.

Certain exemptions may apply to individuals who can demonstrate compelling circumstances. Requests for exemption must be submitted to the New Jersey Employee Residency Review Committee, which is responsible for reviewing and determining eligibility for exemption. Approval is not guaranteed and is granted solely at the discretion of the Committee.

Non-Compliance

Failure to comply with the New Jersey residency requirement may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, in accordance with the law.

For further details regarding the New Jersey First Act, employees are encouraged to consult with the Human Resources Department or refer directly to the full text of the statute, available at: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/

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