Balancing the demands of job and family is a tremendous challenge for working people today. Under the current rules it’s often insurmountable.

Something needs to be done—and the problem is just too big for people to solve by themselves. It’s time for workers, business and government to come together to create a winning situation for everyone. Click to read more.

Family Leave Insurance

Six weeks of partial wage replacement over a 12-month period to bond with a newborn or newly adopted child or to care for a seriously ill child, parent, spouse, domestic partner or civil union partner.
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Earned Sick Days

Providing paid sick days to all New Jersey workers is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing to do. Businesses that provide paid sick days to workers to care for their own or a loved ones illness benefit from increased commitment and productivity – a win win situation for all!
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Minimum Wage

Studies have shown that increasing minimum wages does not hurt job creation or cause job loss. Further, a study by the Fiscal Policy Institute found that growth in the number of small business jobs has been shown to be higher in states with state minimum wages above the federal minimum level.
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Small Necessities

Everyone benefits when workers are able to balance job obligations and family needs. Providing family leave for small necessities so they can attend a child’s school activity or take them to a medical appointment or treatment not only improves outcomes for children and families but also raises worker morale and productivity.
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