Leave Laws and Affected Employers Are Expanding in New Jersey By Maggie Johnson New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy continues to place his mark on state employment law, making life somewhat easier for working families. It wasn’t long ago that New Jersey employers had to become familiar and comply with the New Jersey Earned Sick and Safe Days Act. Here comes the next phase! On February 19, 2019, amendments to the New Jersey Family Leave and SAFE Acts were signed into law and shall become effective on June 30, 2019. In addition, changes were made to New Jersey’s Family Leave Insurance legislation, which are effective on July 1, 2020. However, be aware that there are also new requirements under the provisions of the aforementioned amended laws that employers must comply with now. These amendments will significantly expand the benefits afforded to New Jersey workers, and provide them with some of the most generous in the country. Let’s review: New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) Previously, the NJFLA applied to employers who had 50 or more employees. On June 30, 2019, the amended law will apply to any employer with 30 or more employees in total, working both inside and outside the state of New Jersey. Mandated NJFLA Requirements for Employers On June 30, 2019, applicable employers as mentioned above must provide their employees with job protected family leave of up to 12 weeks in a 24-month period. Leave may be taken in 12 consecutive weeks, intermittently, or on a reduced leave schedule for the following reasons: To care for a family member (parent, parent-in-law, minor or disabled child, spouse, or civil union partner) with a serious health condition To bond with a newborn or adopted child Immediate NJFLA Requirements for Employers There are some new provisions of the law that take immediate effect. These require the employer to provide job protected leave for the following reasons: To bond with a newborn child conceived through a gestational carrier agreement To bond with a newly placed foster child For bonding on an intermittent basis (weeks or days) without the employer’s consent (previously had to be agreed to by both the employer and employee) For...
Read MoreDear Valued Clients and Associates, March is all about the luck of the Irish, but you don’t have to be Irish to be lucky with PF Compass. What makes our clients so lucky? Dedicated in-house client service rep In-house claims adjudication for you and your employees – for your employees to have someone to call when they have claims or benefit coverage questions so you don’t have to walk the tight rope of HIPAA compliance Free COBRA and HRA administration Free Bene Administration technology (integration available with some payroll platforms such as Paylocity and ADP) Carrier Agnostic – We work with all Carriers to find the benefits package right for your organization 3 Hours HR Consultation Free for new clients and HR tools to maintain compliance Benefit Education Meetings at your location during Open Enrollment – we will educate your employees on how to best utilize their benefits to control costs Affordable Care Act guidance HR & Compliance documents, tools and resources Monthly Healthcare, HR and Compliance Newsletter Not feeling so lucky? Now’s the time to change your luck – Give me a call or contact me now to schedule a time to discuss your organizational goals and how we will work hard to ensure you and your employees are satisfied. No obligation! Here is your March 2019 Newsletter with a combination of HR and Health related news. I hope you enjoy! Happy St Patrick’s day! Leave Laws And Affected Employers Are Expanding In New Jersey By: Maggie Johnson, PF Compass in-house HR Consultant New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy continues to place his mark on state employment law, making life somewhat easier for working families. It wasn’t long ago that New Jersey employers had to become familiar and comply with the New Jersey Earned Sick and Safe Days Act. Here comes the next phase! To read more about changing legislation, visit our BLOG here DOL Increases Civil Penalty Amounts for 2019 The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently increased the civil penalty amounts that may be imposed on employers under the following federal laws. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) The...
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