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New Jersey’s Family Leave Act: Prepare for Expansion in 2026
On January 17, Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill into law (A3451/S2950) that significantly amends the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA). The new rules, which take effect on July 17, 2026, will expand the employers covered under the NJFLA and the employees eligible for job-protected leave.
Proposed Rules on New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act – What Employers Need to Know
Following the June 1, 2025, effective date of the New Jersey Pay and Benefit Transparency Act, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has issued proposed regulations explaining compliance with the Act. As we previously reported, the Act requires employers to disclose salary or wage ranges and benefits in job postings and to reasonably notify current employees of promotional opportunities.