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According to a recent report in the New Jersey Law Journal, New Jersey State Assemblyman Reed Gusciora is planning to propose legislation to improve paid family leave benefits. The New Jersey Paid Family Leave Act, which was passed in 2009, permits eligible employees to take up to 6 weeks of…

Starting on January 1, 2017, the minimum wage has increased in New York State, New York City and New Jersey.  Specifically: New Jersey The minimum wage has increased from $8.38 to $8.44 per hour as a cost of living increase.  Under New Jersey law, there will be additional cost of…