New Jersey employers:
Recent amendments to the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA), which take effect on July 17, 2026, expand leave protections for employees and compliance obligations for employers. The NJFLA provides employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job protected leave within a 24-month period to bond with a new child or care for a family member with a serious health condition.
- The amendments lower the employer coverage threshold from 30 to 15 employees and make employees eligible for leave after three months of employment and 250 hours worked.
- The law also introduces new job reinstatement protections for employees who receive Temporary Disability Insurance and Family Leave Insurance benefits.
New Jersey employers should review their leave policies and update employee handbooks to ensure compliance with the new requirements.