I
n January, then-Governor Phil Murphy signed a law creating a reinstatement right that never existed before. For employers of any size. It takes effect July 17, and even employers confident they’ve got employee-leave compliance handled could be blindsid
e
d.
TL;DR: Starting July 17, 2026, New Jersey employers must reinstate any employee who took paid Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) or Family Leave Insurance (FLI) benefits, regardless of company size or how long