New Jersey: Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Effective in Newark

Authors: Melissa Burdorf, Melissa A. Silver and Marta Moakley, XpertHR Legal Editors

Effective May 29, 2014, or upon the expiration of a current collective bargaining agreement (if applicable), whichever is later, a new ordinance will require a private employer in Newark, NJ, to provide an eligible employee with paid sick leave. The ordinance also imposes notification requirements for both an employer and employee. As a result, the following content has been updated to reflect this new development:

• Other Leaves: New Jersey;
• New Hire Paperwork: New Jersey;
• Employee Discipline: New Jersey;
• Employee Communications: New Jersey; and
• Paid Sick Leave by State and Municipality

A legal timetable entry and poster landing page have also been added.