This bill amends New Jersey laws to expand the definition of "family leave" to include bereavement leave for the death or stillbirth of a child, miscarriage, or termination of pregnancy for medical reasons. It allows employees to take up to 21 days of leave for bereavement events not covered by other leave types and up to 7 days for situations that qualify for family leave. The bill also modifies certification requirements, stating that for the death, miscarriage, or stillbirth of a child, only the date of the event needs to be indicated, streamlining the process for employees seeking bereavement leave.

Additionally, the bill updates the Temporary Disability Benefits Law by clarifying definitions and eligibility criteria for "covered employers" and "covered individuals." It allows employers to elect to provide benefits during an employee's disability for a minimum of two years and expands the definition of "covered individual" to include state employees and certain governmental entities. The bill introduces provisions for family temporary disability leave that encompass bereavement leave for various pregnancy-related losses and unsuccessful adoptions, while also specifying limitations on the duration of benefits and updating terminology related to the overseeing agency.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 34:11B-3, 34:11B-4, 43:21-27