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Covid-19 and Work

Five Important Facts for New Jersey Workers

1. You can use your NJ paid sick leave to get tested for COVID-19, get the COVID-19 vaccine, and recover from side effects.* Under the law, employers must provide paid sick time to most employees: mysickdays.nj.gov

2. If you need time off work to test, quarantine, or care for a loved one, you may be eligible for benefits.* Have more information: nj.gov/labor/covidbenefits 

3. Your employer cannot discriminate against you because you have COVID-19.* To learn more about the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination: njcivilrights.gov

4. Get information about immunizations, testing, and health and safety at work: nj.gov/labor/covidsafety

5. Review job openings, take free accredited online courses, and receive personalized career support: nj.gov/labor/career

*Paid sick leave and discrimination protections apply to almost all workers, regardless of how they are paid or their immigration status. Learn more at myworkrights.nj.gov

Source: N.J.gov - “Working and Covid-19”

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