June 17, 2026
New Jersey employers are facing significant changes to employee leave laws beginning July 17, 2026, and now is the time to prepare.
Recent amendments to the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) will expand leave protections, broaden employer coverage, lower employee eligibility requirements, and create new considerations related to New Jersey Family Leave Insurance (FLI) and Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI). These changes will impact how employers administer leave, update policies, and manage workforce planning.
To help employers understand these new requirements, Alloy Silverstein and Abacus Payroll are hosting a complimentary webinar with Brown & Connery LLP that will break down the upcoming changes and what they mean for New Jersey businesses.
Title: The New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) Is Changing on July 17: Are You Prepared for the Expansion?
Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Free Online Webinar
This presentation will:
Whether you have 5, 15, or 35+ employees, these changes will impact you.
Many employers that were previously not covered by the NJFLA may become subject to the law beginning July 17, 2026, as the employer coverage threshold is reduced from 30 employees to 15 employees. Employee eligibility requirements are also being significantly lowered, meaning more workers may qualify for protected leave.
If you own a small business, manage HR responsibilities, oversee payroll, or handle employee benefits, understanding these changes is essential to maintaining compliance and avoiding costly mistakes.
Registration is free, but advance registration is required.
Register today and join us as we break down the upcoming NJFLA changes and what New Jersey employers need to know before the July 17 implementation date.
Louis R. Lessig, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Partner
Brown & Connery LLP
Louis R. Lessig, Esq., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is a Partner at Brown & Connery, LLP, where he concentrates his practice in labor and employment law, including counseling, litigation, negotiations, and training. He advises employers on a wide range of workplace matters, including discrimination and harassment claims, wage and hour compliance, employee leave issues, workplace investigations, and employment policies.
A nationally recognized speaker and author on labor and employment topics, Mr. Lessig has presented to business leaders, HR professionals, and employer organizations throughout the country. His articles have appeared in numerous employment law and human resources publications, and he previously served as an adjunct professor at Saint Joseph’s University’s Comey Institute for Industrial Relations.
Mr. Lessig has been recognized throughout his career for his contributions to the employment law and HR professions, including being named a Super Lawyer in Labor & Employment Law annually since 2012 and receiving the Delaware Valley HR Consultant of the Year Award in 2018.
In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Lessig serves as New Jersey State Director for the Garden State Council of SHRM and is a past president of Tri-State HRMA, where he continues to chair the Legislative Committee.
