Earned Sick Leave
N.J.S.A. 34:11D-2 — one hour for every 30 worked, up to 40 hours a year
One hour for every 30. In New Jersey, every employer provides earned sick leave: one hour for every 30 hours worked, though an employer need not allow more than 40 hours to accrue, be used or carry forward in a benefit year. An employee may use it from the 120th calendar day after starting work, unless the employer agrees to an earlier date.
- The employee's own illness, injury or health condition, or preventive care.
- Caring for a family member who is ill or getting preventive care.
- Medical care, counseling, relocation or legal help after domestic or sexual violence against the employee or a family member.
Sources for this section (2)
- N.J.S.A. 34:11D-2 — Earned sick leave
- N.J.S.A. 34:11D-3 — Permitted uses of earned sick leave
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed New Jersey attorney.