Jersey City, New Jersey
Paid sick leave.

New Jersey · Paid sick leave

Rule name changed from not previously published to New Jersey earned sick leave. Summary changed from not previously published to New Jersey's Earned Sick Leave Law covers employers of every size: employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per benefit year.. Requirement changed from not previously published to 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year - all employers. Numeric amount changed from not previously published to 40. Minimum employer size changed from not previously published to 0 employees. Effective date changed from not previously published to Oct 29, 2018. 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.