Paid family & medical leave in New Jersey

New Jersey runs Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) + Family Leave Insurance (FLI) — wage replacement while you take time off for your health or a family member's. Here's what it pays, and how it fits with FMLA.

Wage replacement

85% of average weekly wage, up to $1,119/week

Your own health condition

Up to 26 weeks (TDI)

Caring for family

Up to 12 weeks continuous (or 56 days intermittent) per 12 months (FLI)

Who pays for it

Worker payroll deductions — 0.19% (TDI) + 0.23% (FLI) on the first $171,100 of wages; employers also contribute to TDI

Job protection: No — TDI and FLI replace wages only. Job protection comes separately from federal FMLA or the NJ Family Leave Act.

One of the highest wage-replacement rates in the country at 85%. Family Leave Insurance is funded entirely by workers.

Official NJ program site →

How it works with FMLA

Think of it as two layers. Federal FMLA is the job protection layer: up to 12 weeks per year where your employer must hold your position and keep your health insurance active — but it pays nothing. Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) + Family Leave Insurance (FLI) is the money layer: it replaces part of your wages while you're out.

When you qualify for both, they typically run at the same time — protected job, partial paycheck. And both layers usually need the same thing to start: certification from a licensed health care provider that your condition (or your family member's) qualifies.

How LeaveMD helps in New Jersey

One telehealth evaluation with a clinician licensed in New Jersey— $159.99 one-time, or $49/month for unlimited consultations. If certification is appropriate, we complete your employer's FMLA forms and the medical certification your state claim needs — and handle HR follow-ups. If it isn't, you get a full refund.

Common questions in New Jersey

Five minutes today. Protected leave in New Jersey if you qualify.

The eligibility check is free, takes about two minutes, and your employer is never contacted.

Check if you qualify — free →

You pay only if you book — full refund if certification isn't appropriate for you.

Program figures as of 2026-07-07, from official NJ sources. Rates and caps change — verify current amounts with the state before making decisions. This page is general information, not legal advice.