ALERT: NJ's Family Leave Act Expanded
Apr 2020
Governor Murphy has signed legislation expanding the New Jersey Family Leave Act (FLA) to allow employees caring for family members during the COVID-19 outbreak up to 12 weeks of job protected leave in a 24-month period. More here.
On February 19, 2019, Governor Murphy signed a bill into law greatly expanding NJ's Family Leave Programs. Below are list of resources to assist in compliance.
HR Alert - Big Changes Coming to NJ Family Leave Programs
Effective Immediately: Expanded Definitions Under NJ Family Leave Act
Newsroom - Governor Murphy Signs Sweeping Legislation Expanding N.J.'s Family Leave Laws
NJ Department of Labor & Workforce Development Webpage regarding the changes
LWD Podcast - My Leave Benefits
UPDATED - Family Leave Insurance (FLI) Mandatory Poster
UPDATED - Family Leave Act (FLA) Mandatory Poster
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Updated Model Policies
Sample Family Leave Policy (Employers with 50 or more employees)
Sample Family Leave Policy (Employers with 30 to 49 employees)
Family Leave Insurance Benefits Policy
Domestic Violence Leave (NJ SAFE ACT) Policy
Updated Additional Guidance
Requiring the use of accrued paid time off during a leave of absence
Updated Law Summaries