The New Jersey First Act which went into effect on September 1, 2011 requires all state employees including those in colleges to be New Jersey residents. Any employee who resided outside NJ on September 1 is exempt. Since I have lived in New York since I was employed by NJIT in 1992, I will not have to move. Anyone who starts working for the state after September 1 must establish residency within one year.
There are two loopholes:
1. The move to New Jersey would create hardship for the employee
2. If a candidate from out of state provides a unique skill, he/she can be exempt from the residency requirement.
The law does not apply to temporary employees of the university including adjunct professors.
Last Spring the newspaper reports stated that many in NJ government felt that if a person was earning a living from NJ state taxes, he/she should live in the state and contribute to the local economy. I feel that this law may create more harm than good. New Jersey is a small state which could get good applicants from New York, Pennsylvania, or Delaware who may decline a job offer if compelled to relocate.
Explanation from Human Resources at NJIT
Full Text of the Act
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