New Jersey labor laws
The pay and leave rules New Jersey employers most often ask about: posting salary ranges, paid sick leave, overtime and state leave programs.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: nj.gov, nj.gov.
RequiredPay ranges in job ads
YesStatewide paid sick leave
YesState paid leave or disability program
$15.92Minimum wage
Pay transparency
Status: in effect since June 1, 2025. Who's covered: 10+ employees.
good-faith pay range and general benefits description in postings; promotion notices to current staff
Employers may not ask applicants about their pay history.
Jersey City salary history ordinance (largely superseded)
Paid sick leave
New Jersey requires paid sick leave: 1 hour per 30 hours worked, capped at 40 hours. Coverage: all employers.
Overtime
Non-exempt employees earn 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
State paid leave and disability insurance
- Temporary Disability Insurance (employee): employees contribute 0.19% of wages, employers 0.5%. Employee 0.19% on first $171,100 (2026). Employer TDI is experience-rated 0.10%-0.75% on a separate $44,800 employer wage base; 0.50% shown is the new-employer rate (state plan). 2027 employee rate 0.24% on $177,100; employer base $46,400.
- Family Leave Insurance: employees contribute 0.23% of wages. Employee-only. 0.23% on first $171,100 in 2026; 0.24% on $177,100 in 2027.
Frequently asked questions
- Does New Jersey require salary ranges in job postings?
- Yes. good-faith pay range and general benefits description in postings; promotion notices to current staff Coverage: 10+ employees.
- Is paid sick leave required in New Jersey?
- Yes. 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours.
- When is overtime due in New Jersey?
- For non-exempt employees, at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek.