NJ expands job-protected family leave to 400K more workers

Key points

• 400,000 additional New Jersey workers now have job-protected family leave coverage
• New protections apply to TDI and FLI benefit recipients
• Expansion strengthens workplace protections for employees taking family leave
• Policy applies statewide across New Jersey

FAQ

Who benefits from New Jersey's expanded family leave law?

The expansion provides job protection to approximately 400,000 additional workers in New Jersey who receive Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) or Family Leave Insurance (FLI) benefits while on family leave.

What protections does the expanded law provide?

Workers receiving TDI or FLI benefits now have job-protected status, meaning their employment cannot be terminated while they are on approved family leave.

How does this affect New Jersey employers?

Employers must maintain job protection for employees receiving TDI and FLI benefits, ensuring positions are available when workers return from approved family leave.