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Paid Leave Bill Nears Approval
by WNYC Newsroom
NEW YORK, NY April 08, 2008 —New Jersey is set to become the third state to require companies to offer paid family leave.
The State Senate has approved the bill that would offer up to six weeks paid leave. The Democratic plan already has Assembly approval and Gov. Jon Corzine says he'll sign it soon.
Under the plan, parents could take paid leave anytime in the first year after a child's birth or adoption, and workers would be allowed to take leave to care for a sick relative receiving inpatient care in a medical facility or under continuing supervision from a health care provider. A health provider could also certify a sick relative needs help at home.
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