Sweeping Changes to the New Jersey Family Leave Act Take Effect July 17, 2026

On Jan. 17, 2026, in one of his final acts in office, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation amending the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA). The amendments expand access to job-protected family leave for New Jersey workers through an employer‑size threshold reduction, shorter eligibility requirements and potential new job‑protection implications tied to New Jersey Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI).... By: Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC