NJ Family Leave Insurance (NJ FLI) 2026
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New Jersey Family Leave Insurance
85% wage replacement · up to 12 weeks · effective 2009-07-01
Program Details
Drops to 15 employees effective July 17, 2026 under recent NJFLA amendments (signed January 17, 2026).
| Weeks available | 12 |
| Wage replacement | 85% |
| Max weekly benefit | $1,119 |
| Effective since | 2009-07-01 |
| Covers bonding with a new child | Yes |
| Covers caring for a family member | Yes |
| Covers military family leave | No |
Estimate Your New Jersey Benefit
Estimated New Jersey Family Leave Insurance benefit
$850.00
per week
$10,200.00
over 12 weeks
This is a simplified estimate (85% of wages up to $1,119.00/week) for planning purposes only. Confirm your exact benefit with New Jersey Family Leave Insurance's official calculator before making decisions.
Paid Family Leave benefits typically run concurrently with any federal FMLA leave that also qualifies — PFL pays you, FMLA protects your job. Check your FMLA eligibility →
How This Works With FMLA
Federal FMLA protects your job during qualifying leave but pays nothing. New Jersey Family Leave Insurance is a separate state benefit that pays part of your wages during that same period. When a leave qualifies under both, they typically run concurrently — FMLA protects your position while NJ FLI replaces part of your paycheck.
Frequently Asked Questions
Family Leave Insurance (FLI) is New Jersey's paid family leave program, run by the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development's Division of Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance. It pays 85% of wages up to $1,119/week for up to 12 weeks.
Apply online at myleavebenefits.nj.gov (the fastest option, with immediate confirmation), or by mailing a paper Form FL-1 to the Division of Temporary Disability & Family Leave Insurance in Trenton.
No. NJFLA (New Jersey Family Leave Act) protects your job. NJ FLI (Family Leave Insurance) pays you during that leave. They're separate programs that typically run together.