New Jersey Expands Family Leave Protections: What Employers Need to Know About the 2026 NJFLA Amendments
On July 17, 2026, amendments to the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) and the laws administering New Jersey Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) and Family Leave Insurance (FLI) benefits took effect, expanding employer and employee coverage under the NJFLA and potentially increasing protections related to paid benefits from the state.