New Jersey
Complete guide to New Jersey leave laws including NJ Family Leave Insurance, TDI, earned sick leave, and NJFLA requirements.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No state requirement for vacation.
Pro-rata: Per employer policy
Carryover: Per employer policy
Sick leave
Statutory: Yes
Paid days: 40
Statutory pay: 100% of regular rate
Eligibility: All employees, 1 hour per 30 hours worked, Up to 40 hours per year, Can use after 120 days of employment
Parental leave
Maternity: 12 weeks (NJFLA) + 26 weeks TDI for pregnancy
Paternity: 12 weeks (NJFLA)
Adoption: 12 weeks (NJFLA)
Shared leave: 12 weeks combined bonding time
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI): Up to 26 weeks (paid)
Family Leave Insurance (FLI): Up to 12 weeks (paid)
Domestic Violence Leave: 20 days per year (unpaid)
Jury Duty: As needed (unpaid)
Military Leave: Per USERRA (unpaid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: 5 years for sick leave records
Penalties: Fines up to $250 per employee for sick leave violations
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2025-01-20
Lincoln's Birthday: 2025-02-12
Washington's Birthday: 2025-02-17
Good Friday: 2025-04-18
Memorial Day: 2025-05-26
Frequently asked questions
How does NJ Family Leave Insurance work?
NJ FLI provides up to 12 weeks of paid leave at 85% of wages for bonding with a new child or caring for a family member with a serious health condition.
How much sick leave do NJ employees get?
Employees earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year.
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