New Jersey becomes third state in the country to provide paid family leave

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New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzine signed paid family leave legislation into law on Friday afternoon, making the state the third in the country with such provisions.

The legislation ... provides up to six weeks of paid leave for an employee to care for a newborn, newly adopted child or a seriously ill family member during any 12-month period.

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Employees will receive up to two-thirds of their pay, up to a maximum of $524 per week, under the legislation, which will take effect July 1, 2009.

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Prior to taking the paid leave, workers would have to exhaust maternity and disability leave and would also have to use at least two weeks of sick leave and vacation time. Workers would also have to give employers prior notice of their intent to take the paid leave and provide a doctor's note. Employers with fewer than 50 employees will not be required to hold the jobs of those who take leave, under the legislation.

http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/st...28/daily44.html

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

This is awesome to know!!! woo hoo!

Thanks hon!!!