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New Jersey Family Leave Insurance (FLI)

New Jersey's Family Leave Insurance program provides wage replacement benefits to workers who need time off to bond with a new child or care for a family member with a serious health condition. One of the earliest state paid family leave programs in the nation, funded entirely through employee payroll deductions.

Up to 12 consecutive weeks (or 56 intermittent days) of wage replacement benefits per year. Pays 85% of the worker's average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1,119 per week in 2026. Benefits are funded entirely by employee payroll deductions. Note: FLI provides wage replacement only — it does not provide job protection (use NJ Family Leave Act or FMLA for that).

Eligibility

  • Must be a resident of NJ

Services

Up to 12 consecutive weeks (or 56 intermittent days) of wage replacement benefits per year. Pays 85% of the worker's average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1,119 per week in 2026. Benefits are funded entirely by employee payroll deductions. Note: FLI provides wage replacement only — it does not provide job protection (use NJ Family Leave Act or FMLA for that).

How to apply

Apply online or find more information at the official program page.

  • fmla (companion): FMLA provides job protection; NJ FLI provides wage replacement — they can run concurrently