New Jersey Department of Labor’s Guidance Clarifies Expanded Job Protected Leave Rights for Employees

Short summary

New Jersey's DOL issued guidance on expanded job-protected leave rights under Assembly Bill 3451, effective July 17, 2026. TDI/FLI benefit recipients now get job protection with no employer-size or tenure requirements, covering up to 26 weeks—double FMLA/NJFLA durations. NJFLA eligibility thresholds dropped from 30 to 15 employees and from 12 months/1,000 hours to 3 months/250 hours, pulling many small businesses into compliance for the first time.

• •TDI/FLI recipients now get up to 26 weeks of job-protected leave with no employer-size or tenure minimums
• •NJFLA threshold dropped to 15 employees and 3 months/250 hours tenure
• •Employers must update handbooks, manager training, and reinstatement procedures immediately

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