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title: New Jersey Paid Sick Leave and Family Leave for Employers of Record
description: One hour of earned sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours.
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# New Jersey Paid Sick Leave and Family Leave for Employers of Record

## One hour of earned sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours.

## The rule

The New Jersey Department of Labor says an employee earns one hour of earned sick leave for every 30 hours worked. The maximum amount employers are required to provide is 40 hours per benefit year. An employer may provide more.

## What employers must do

Accrue at least one hour per 30 hours, and allow use of up to 40 hours in the benefit year unless you offer a more generous plan. Do not confuse this bank with New Jersey family leave insurance, which was not reconfirmed on the page opened for this article.

## Effective dates

The 40-hour cap is the current Department statement. No January 1, 2027 hour change was on that page.

## What this means for BOSS partners and associates

BOSS is often the employer of record for the associate. Wage, break, leave, posting, and tax rules usually follow the state where the associate works. Tell BOSS that state before the assignment starts. Associates should record every hour worked on the timesheet. Do not promise a pay practice, a leave bank, or a posting the statute does not require.

Questions? Contact BOSS Support at support@backofficenow.com.

## Sources

- [New Jersey earned sick leave](https://www.nj.gov/labor/myworkrights/leave-benefits/sick-leave/)

This article is general information, not legal advice. Laws change; check with BOSS Support or your own counsel for your situation.

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