Most New Jersey workers are covered and there are federal and/or state protections to keep the worker's job.

When you have to stop working to:

• Take care of your physical or mental health, or that of a loved one (including Covid19)
• Taking care of yourself during recovery from pregnancy and childbirth
• Establish a bond with a new child 
• Coping with domestic or sexual violence

Receive 85% of your average weekly salary, up to $1,025 per week (2023)