New Jersey Leave Laws for Employers
Complete guide to New Jersey employee leave requirements, including sick leave, family leave, and FMLA compliance.
🤒New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Requirements
Accrual Rate
1 hour per 30 hours worked
Maximum Accrual
40 hours
Employer Threshold
1+ employees
Waiting Period
120 days
Carryover
Yes, up to 40 hours
Effective Date
October 29, 2018
New Jersey Earned Sick Leave Law covers all employers.
👨👩👧New Jersey Paid Family and Medical Leave
Maximum Duration
12 weeks
Wage Replacement
85% of wages (up to cap)
Employer Threshold
1+ employees
Effective Date
2009 (expanded 2020)
One of the oldest FLI programs. Funded through employee payroll deductions.
📋Other New Jersey Leave Requirements
Jury Duty Leave
Employers must provide leave for jury duty.
Voting Leave
No state law requiring voting leave (early voting available).
Bereavement Leave
No state-mandated bereavement leave.
Domestic Violence Leave
NJ SAFE Act: Up to 20 days unpaid leave for domestic/sexual violence.
⚖️FMLA in New Jersey
NJ Family Leave Act covers employers with 30+ employees for 12 weeks unpaid leave.
✅New Jersey Employer Compliance Checklist
- ✓Provide earned sick leave
- ✓Comply with Family Leave Insurance program
- ✓NJ SAFE Act domestic violence leave
- ✓NJ Family Leave Act (30+ employees)
🔔Recent Changes in New Jersey
FLI wage replacement increased to 85% in 2020.
🏢New Jersey Leave Guides by Industry
🏙️New Jersey Cities with Local Leave Laws
📋New Jersey Leave Types
👔Leave Management by Role
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