Jersey City, New Jersey
Paid family & medical leave.

New Jersey · Paid family & medical leave

Rule name changed from not previously published to New Jersey family leave insurance. Summary changed from not previously published to New Jersey Family Leave Insurance pays 85% of a worker's average weekly wage for up to 12 weeks to bond with a new child or care for a family member, with a maximum weekly benefit of $1,119 in 2026. The program is funded by employee payroll contributions; the state temporary disability maximum weekly benefit for 2026 is also $1,119.. Requirement changed from not previously published to Up to 12 weeks at 85% of average weekly wage; maximum $1,119 per week (2026). Numeric amount changed from not previously published to not published. Minimum employer size changed from not previously published to 0 employees. Effective date changed from not previously published to Jan 1, 2026. Publication status changed from not previously published to active. Local guidance changed from not previously published to New Jersey's minimum wage reached $15.92 on January 1, 2026 and is scheduled to rise to $16.48 on January 1, 2027, with the tipped cash wage moving from $6.05 to $6.61 (NJDOL minimum wage chart). Pay ranges have been required in job postings since June 1, 2025 for employers with 10 or more employees. Family Leave Insurance pays 85% of average weekly wages for up to 12 weeks, with a 2026 maximum benefit of $1,119 per week.. Industry coverage changed from not previously published to not published.