TRENTON — Workers in New Jersey will now be guaranteed earned sick leave after Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill into law Wednesday.
The New
Jersey Earned Sick and Safe Days Act allows employees to accrue one hour
of earned sick leave for every 30 hours they worked, and supporters say
they hope this policy will strengthen job security, especially among
lower income workers.
Workers can earn up to a maximum of 40 hours, or five days, in a single year and will be able to use that sick time to care for themselves and family members, or for other reasons, after 120 days from the time they start their job.
Bill
sponsors estimated that more than 1 million residents were unable to
earn sick leave, including some who reported they had lost a job or been
threatened with termination for taking time off due to illness or to
care for a family member
Workers can earn up to a maximum of 40 hours, or five days, in a single year and will be able to use that sick time to care for themselves and family members, or for other reasons, after 120 days from the time they start their job.
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