by John Sarno, Employer’s Association of New Jersey
Summary
This guide provides an in-depth review of New Jersey leave requirements. New Jersey requires covered employers to provide unpaid family and medical leave, paid family leave benefits, pregnancy leave and accommodation, paid sick leave, domestic violence leave, bone marrow and organ donor leave, military leave, emergency responder leave, jury duty leave and voting leave.
In this guide, learn about:
- Leaves of absence
- Family and medical leave
- Paid family leave
- Pregnancy leave and accommodation
- Paid sick leave
- Domestic violence leave
- Employer coverage
- Employee eligibility
- Purpose and length of leave
- Employee notice and documentation requirements
- Employer notice and posting requirements
- Interaction with other laws and policies
- Prohibited actions
- Enforcement and penalties
- Bone marrow and organ donor leave
- Reinstatement
- Compensation and benefits
- Tax credit
- Military leave
- Emergency responder leave
- Jury duty leave
- Voting leave
- Training
- Future developments
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About the author
Employer’s Association of New Jersey
The Employers Association of New Jersey (EANJ) is a nonprofit membership association made up of employers throughout New Jersey and is dedicated exclusively to helping members make sound and responsible employment decisions through education, informed discussion and training. EANJ provides training, education and advice to help New Jersey employers comply with complex employment laws and regulations across a broad spectrum including the areas of labor, employment, EEO, immigration, health care, affirmative action, wage and hour, FMLA and other related HR-law issues.