NJDOL clarifies obligations for temporary disability, family leave job protection
The New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) clarified that, based on amendments effective July 17, 2026, the New Jersey Temporary Disability Law provides eligible employees up to 26 weeks of job protection while employees are collecting Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) benefits and up to 12 weeks of job protection while they are collecting Family Leave Insurance (FLI) benefits.
Extended scope
The law, signed by then-Gov. Phil Murphy shortly before leaving office, also extended the scope of the New Jersey Family Leave Act by reducing eligibility requirements as follows:
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Requirement |
Before 7/17/26 |
As of 7/17/26 |
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