Five Important Facts for New Jersey Workers
1. You can use your NJ paid sick leave to get tested for COVID-19, receive 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 undergo testing, quarantine, or care for a loved one, you may be eligible for benefits. Learn more: nj.gov/labor/
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, tests, and health and safety and at work: nj.gov/labor/covidsafety
5. Review job postings, take accredited online courses at no cost, and receive personalized professional 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
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