Cal. Civ. Code § 5:10-29.1
Training on recognizing and reporting suspected human trafficking
Operative Text
(a) All employees of hotels and motels working in management, at the front desk or in registration, in janitorial or housekeeping services, or in security shall be required to view an informational video on recognizing and reporting suspected human trafficking, and to verify to the owner or agent of the hotel or motel that they have done so. 1. The video is available in English and in Spanish on the Department's website at http://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/codes/resources/humantrafficking.html. 2. A list of the names and positions of the current employees and the dates when the employee viewed the video shall be maintained with the hotel's or motel's records. (b) The owner of a hotel or motel or manager acting as agent of the owner, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:10-11.2 shall complete a certification on a form to be supplied by the Bureau attesting to the fact that all employees currently working in the areas listed in (a) above have viewed the informational video. The certification shall be submitted with the application for a certificate of inspection required pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:10-1.12. (c) An informational sheet on reporting suspected human trafficking, including the contact information for the Hotline, New Jersey Commission on Human Trafficking, or other applicable telephone number, shall be posted in conspicuous and visible locations in areas accessed by hotel or motel employees, including, but not limited to, laundry rooms and employee break rooms. The poster, distributed by the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, Division of Criminal Justice, Human Trafficking Task Force, is available in English and in Spanish on the Department's website at http://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/codes/resources/humantrafficking.html.
N.J.A.C. § 5:10-29.1 requires hotels and motels in New Jersey to train certain employees — those in management, front desk or registration, housekeeping or janitorial roles, and security — by having them watch a state-provided informational video on recognizing and reporting suspected human trafficking. Employees must confirm they have watched the video, and the property must keep a log of who watched it and when. The property owner or manager must also submit a certification with each inspection application, and informational posters with hotline contact details must be displayed in employee-accessible areas like laundry rooms and break rooms.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under N.J.A.C. § 5:10-29.1, compliant hotel and motel operators ensure that all covered employees — management, front desk, housekeeping, janitorial, and security staff — view the state's human trafficking awareness video, available in English and Spanish on the New Jersey DCA website. Operators maintain a written log of each employee's name, position, and the date they viewed the video, and they submit the required Bureau certification form alongside every application for a certificate of inspection. Operators also post the Attorney General's informational sheet on human trafficking reporting in conspicuous employee-only areas, such as break rooms and laundry rooms.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.A.C. § 5:10-29.1 is primarily directed at hotel and motel operators and their employees rather than guests or residential tenants, but members of the public who observe a potential violation — such as the absence of required employee training records or missing informational posters — may report concerns to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, which oversees hotel and motel inspections under N.J.A.C. § 5:10. Individuals who suspect human trafficking activity can also contact the New Jersey Commission on Human Trafficking or the statewide hotline referenced in the required poster. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid providers can offer guidance on how this provision intersects with any housing-related concerns.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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