Paid Leave Preemption: East Orange vs Newark
How do paid leave preemption rules compare between East Orange, NJ and Newark, NJ?
East Orange and Newark have similar restriction levels.
East Orange, NJ
Essex County
The New Jersey Earned Sick Leave Law at NJSA 34:11D provides up to 40 hours of paid sick time and preempts local sick leave ordinances, creating a single statewide standard.
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Essex County
The 2018 New Jersey Earned Sick Leave Law (NJ §34:11D-1) preempts local paid-sick laws, including Newark's pioneering 2014 Title 17 ordinance, applying one statewide standard of up to 40 hours.
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| Fact | East Orange | Newark |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Annual cap | - | Up to 40 hours |
| Accrual | - | 1 hour per 30 worked |
| Statute | - | NJ §34:11D-1 |
| Newark Ord. | - | Title 17 (2014, preempted) |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
East Orange FAQ
Newark FAQ
Does Newark's 2014 paid-sick ordinance still apply?
No. The 2018 statewide Earned Sick Leave Law preempts municipal ordinances, including Newark's. Workers use the state framework, which is at least as generous.
Are part-time workers covered?
Yes. New Jersey's law covers nearly all employees regardless of hours. Sick leave accrues at one hour for every 30 worked, up to 40 hours per benefit year.
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