New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill Aug. 18 establishing job security measures for healthcare workers whose systems are undergoing leadership change.

The law — which applies to sales, transfers, consolidations, mergers and reorganizations — requires new nongovernmental healthcare entity employers to offer all eligible employees continued employment for at least four months after control is transferred, according to an Aug. 18 news release from the governor's office. New employers must present employees with a written contract confirming no reduction in wages, paid time off or benefits value.