On July 10, 2026, Sills Cummis published a Client Alert that discussed recent updates to the New Jersey Temporary Disability Insurance (“TDI”) and Family Leave Insurance (“FLI”) anti-retaliation law. At that time, we noted that the amendment to this law appeared to add job protection rights for those employees receiving benefits under TDI (for their own health condition) or FLI (for care of a family member or bonding). Prior to this amendment, FLI and TDI generally were viewed as wage-replacement benefits that did not include any right to job protection.
Since these amendments became effective on July 17, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Labor has published new guidance on its website and via “Frequently Asked Questions.” The Frequently Asked Questions addressed to employers can be found here. Further guidance confirms the New Jersey Department of Labor’s view that New Jersey employees have “expanded job protection when they need time off [from] work to care for themselves or loved… Read the complete article here...
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