Family Leave Insurance benefits can partially replace your wages when you need to stop working to care for a loved one with a serious physical or mental health condition, or to deal with certain matters related to domestic or sexual violence.

Most employers in New Jersey are required to offer this insurance. A healthcare provider must certify your family member's condition and confirm that they require your care. Care leave can be taken in a single continuous period or intermittently, depending on your needs.

Which family members can I take care of?

The definition of “family member” has been broadened to include more people. You can care for:

• Parents
• Spouse
• Children of any age
• In-laws
• Brethren
• Grandparents
• Grandchildren
• Domestic partners
• Chosen family
• Any other person related by blood
• Anyone else you consider family

What is considered care?

For Family Leave Insurance, care includes, but is not limited to:

• Physical care
• Emotional Support
• Visitation
• Assistance in treatment
• Transport
• Organization of changes in care
• It helps with essential daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and eating.