Understanding the 2026 Amendments to the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA)- What Employers and Employees Need to Know

Short summary

New Jersey's family leave law expands July 17, 2026: employer threshold drops from 30 to 15 employees, and eligibility eases from 12 months/1,000 hours to 3 months/250 hours. Job protections now tie to TDI/FLI benefits, and employees gain flexibility choosing leave types. Employers must update policies and train staff immediately.

• •Employer coverage threshold lowered from 30 to 15 employees (global headcount)
• •Employee eligibility eased: 3 months + 250 hours (previously 12 months + 1,000 hours)
• •Job reinstatement now required for TDI/FLI recipients; earned sick leave timing is flexible

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