New Jersey Family Leave Insurance (FLI) Program
New Jersey is one of the first states that provides paid leave benefits for employees who need to “take time off” to bond with a newborn baby or provide care for a seriously ill family member.
Under NJ’s Family Leave Insurance program, cash benefits equaling to as much as two-thirds of their earned wages may be payable for up to 12 weeks during a 12-month period.
Claimants are paid 85% of their average weekly wage, up to the maximum weekly benefit rate set for that calendar year. The current maximum weekly benefit rate is $1,119.
How do I apply for Family Leave Insurance benefits?
To apply for New Jersey Family Leave Insurance (FLI) benefits, go to myLeaveBenefits.nj.gov and submit your application. Payments are usually issued every two weeks after the initial payment.
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Division of Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance
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