Five Important Facts for New Jersey Workers
1. You can use your NJ paid sick leave to take a COVID-19 test, receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and recover from side effects.* Employers are required by law to provide paid sick time to most employers. the 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.* Learn more: 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, 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
For more information: COVID and work
Source: NJ.Gov – Working and Covid-19