Paid Time Off - New Jersey

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As of Oct 29, 2018, the state of New Jersey began statewide paid sick leave, which preempts any existing local regulations.

Our examples are accurate with known information at the time this document was prepared.

We STRONGLY suggest you contact the specific tax agency to review their requirements.

 

Setup Tab

Select PTO-A as one of the Adjustments to Income

ØChange the heading to 'NJSickPay'

 

PTO Setup Tab, for NJSickPay

Minimum required to be in compliance

Waiting Period Before Earning PTO

Waiting Period Before Using PTO: 120 MINUS the maximum number of days in your pay period

Weekly Payroll

Biweekly Payroll

Semimonthly Payroll

Monthly Payroll

Hours Worked to Earn One Hour of PTO: 30

Regular Employers

Large Employers

Front Loading

Regular Employers

Large Employers

Awards all sick leave with the first check of each calendar year.

Good for those who have little employee turnover, and those who prefer the least amount of paperwork.

No carry over balance is required since all employees will have access to their maximum sick leave pay at the beginning of each calendar year.

The trade off for simplicity is the chance a new employee uses all of their sick leave before working enough hours to earn the maximum for the year.