New Jersey
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Who is Covered?
Employers
Covered
- All employers except the federal government must participate
- County, municipal and school districts employers may elect coverage for Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI)
Employees
Covered
- Most NJ workers
Not Covered
- Federal government employees
- Out-of-state employees
- Workers that are not technically employees
Types of Leave
Family
Up to 12 consecutive weeks or up to eight weeks (56 days) of intermittent leave in a 12 month period to bond with a newborn, newly placed adoptive or foster child, or to provide care for a seriously ill or injured family member, and can also be used for safe leave*
Medical
Up to 26 weeks for any 12-month period for a physical or mental health condition or other disability unrelated to their work
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Benefit Amount: up to 85% of a worker's average weekly wage Maximum weekly benefit = $1,055 for 2024 and $1,801 for 2025 |