Wage Requirements - State Plan
In order to establish a valid family leave claim, you must have employment with a New Jersey covered employer and earn a certain amount of wages . The wage requirement is either:
The "Base Year" period is the 52 weeks immediately before the week in which your family leave began. Only New Jersey covered wages earned during the base year period can be used to establish a valid claim.
- $145 or more per week during 20 calendar weeks in the base year; or
- $7,300 or more during the base year
The "Base Year" period is the 52 weeks immediately before the week in which your family leave began. Only New Jersey covered wages earned during the base year period can be used to establish a valid claim.
