Paid Sick Leave in New Jersey
Whether New Jersey requires paid sick leave, how much you earn and how you can use it.
Short answer: Employers of all sizes must provide earned sick leave: 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per benefit year, for full-time, part-time and temporary employees. New Jersey Department of Labor, Earned Sick Leave
| Paid sick leave | Employers of all sizes must provide earned sick leave: 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per benefit year, for full-time, part-time and temporary employees. |
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Where to get help in New Jersey
- New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Wage and Hour Compliance
- File a complaint or claim
More New Jersey employment law
- Minimum Wage in New Jersey
- Final Paycheck Laws in New Jersey
- Meal and Rest Break Laws in New Jersey
- Wrongful Termination in New Jersey
- All New Jersey employment law rules
FAQ
Is paid sick leave required in New Jersey?
Employers of all sizes must provide earned sick leave: 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per benefit year, for full-time, part-time and temporary employees.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.