The New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) provides important protections for workers balancing family responsibilities with their jobs. Effective July 17, 2026, significant amendments will expand coverage under the NJFLA, along with related changes to New Jersey’s Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) and Family Leave Insurance (FLI) programs. These updates will affect thousands of small and mid-sized employers across the state and make job-protected leave accessible to more employees.[1]
What Is the NJFLA?
The NJFLA currently entitles eligible employees of covered employers to up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in any 24-month period for qualifying family reasons, including:
Caring for a newborn, newly adopted child, or child placed for foster care.
Caring for a family member with a serious health condition.
Addressing needs related to a declared state of emergency or public health crisis.
The law emphasizes job protection. Employees must generally be restored to the same… Read the complete article here...
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