New Jersey has been at the forefront of providing paid leave for sick employees and workers caring for ill family members. Recently enacted laws have expanded those leave entitlements. Now, the ability to take sick days or time off to help family members with serious health conditions is broader than ever. This article provides an overview of the recent changes to family leave and paid sick leave in the Garden State.

Earned Sick Leave

On Oct. 29, 2018, New Jersey enacted the Earned Sick Leave (ESL) Law for all businesses in New Jersey—irrespective of their size. The law provides employees up to 40 hours of fully-paid sick leave each year and covers all employees—full-time or part-time—who work in New Jersey, except for per diem hospital or health-care employees; construction industry employees governed by a collective bargaining agreement; or public employees who already get sick leave with full pay pursuant to any other law.

Approved Reasons for ESL

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