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Family Leave Protections For New Jersey Workers

Source: CNBNews · Jul 23, 2026, 1:00 PM

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New Jersey has expanded its Family Leave Act protections through Bill A3451, extending job-protected family leave eligibility to approximately 400,000 additional workers.

The legislation, sponsored by Assemblywomen Annette Quijano and Verlina Reynolds-Jackson along with Assembly Speaker Craig J.

Coughlin, was signed into law in January and officially takes effect on July 17th. This expansion broadens access to the state's family leave protections, providing more workers with job security when taking time off for family-related needs.

Key points

  • Bill A3451 extends family leave protections to nearly 400,000 additional New Jersey workers
  • The legislation was signed into law in January and becomes effective July 17th
  • The bill was sponsored by Assemblywomen Annette Quijano and Verlina Reynolds-Jackson and Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin
  • The expansion increases access to New Jersey's Family Leave Act for a broader workforce

FAQ

When does the expanded family leave law take effect in New Jersey?
The expanded family leave protections under Bill A3451 officially go into effect on July 17th. The legislation was signed into law in January during the final voting session of the 221st Legislature.
How many additional workers will gain family leave protections?
Approximately 400,000 additional New Jersey workers will gain job-protected family leave protections under the expanded law.
Who sponsored the family leave expansion bill?
Bill A3451 was sponsored by Assemblywomen Annette Quijano and Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, along with Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin.

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