New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A126

Introduced
1/9/24  

Caption

Provides family leave for employee to attend certain events of child of employee; establishes tax credits for employer that provide full paid family leave benefits.

Impact

The introduction of this bill is likely to have a significant impact on state laws surrounding employee benefits. By mandating these allowances, A126 not only promotes greater work-life balance for employees but also positions New Jersey as a leader in supportive family policies. This could inspire similar legislation in other states. The tax credit provisions are designed to mitigate the financial impact on employers, allowing them to better accommodate their employees' needs for family attendance at important events.

Summary

Assembly Bill A126 proposes a new program in New Jersey aimed at enhancing family leave for employees. Specifically, the bill allows employees to take up to two full working days of paid leave to attend school-related events of their children. This initiative acknowledges the importance of familial involvement in education and aims to alleviate the financial burden on employees who wish to support their children's educational endeavors. Furthermore, the bill establishes tax credits for employers that provide this paid leave, thereby encouraging businesses to adopt more flexible family leave policies.

Contention

However, notable points of contention may arise surrounding the implementation of these tax credits and the potential implications for businesses, especially smaller enterprises that may be concerned about the additional costs associated with providing paid leave. Critics might argue that while the initiative aims to promote family support, it could inadvertently pressure some employers to adjust their employment practices or even lead to workforce reductions if businesses struggle to absorb the costs. Discussions in the legislature may focus on how to balance these policy goals with the economic realities faced by various employers across the state.

Companion Bills

NJ S172

Same As Provides paid leave for employee to attend certain events of child of employee; establishes tax credits for employer that provide those leave benefits.

NJ S2897

Carry Over Provides family leave for employee to attend certain events of child of employee; establishes tax credits for employer that provide full paid family leave benefits.

NJ A4388

Carry Over Provides family leave for employee to attend certain events of child of employee; establishes tax credits for employer that provide full paid family leave benefits.

Previously Filed As

NJ A3638

Provides family leave for employee to attend certain events of child of employee; establishes tax credits for employer that provide full paid family leave benefits.

NJ S2015

Provides paid leave for employee to attend certain events of child of employee; establishes tax credits for employer that provide those leave benefits.

NJ HB1018

To Create The Strong Families Act; And To Create An Income Tax Credit For Employers That Provide Paid Family And Medical Leave For Certain Employees.

NJ SF109

A bill for an act relating to a family leave and medical leave insurance program that provides for paid, job-protected leave for certain family leave and medical leave reasons for eligible employees of specified employers.

NJ SF2239

A bill for an act relating to a family leave and medical leave insurance program that provides for paid, job-protected leave for certain family leave and medical leave reasons for eligible employees of specified employers.

NJ HF2631

A bill for an act relating to a family leave and medical leave insurance program that provides for paid, job-protected leave for certain family leave and medical leave reasons for eligible employees of specified employers.

NJ A3286

Requires employers to provide paid leave to employees to vote in certain circumstances.

NJ A2179

Requires certain employers to provide paid leave to employees serving in elective office.

NJ LD952

An Act to Exempt Agricultural Employers and Employees from the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program

NJ SF4817

Paid family and medical leave program made optional for both employers and employees provision

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