Are you doing business in the state of New Jersey? Below are the mandates you need to be aware of
When operating a business, its important to keep track of your state’s requirements so compliance doesn’t slip through the cracks. The list below can help you stay organized and on top of compliance-related to-dos in the state of New Jersey.
Retirement mandate for the state of New Jersey
New Jersey has a mandatory retirement savings program in the works called NJ Secure Savings.
- For more information, please see more about New Jersey Secure Choice
- Or visit our partner Guideline to learn more about their 401(k) offerings. Learn about Guideline
Workers’ comp mandate
Did you know that the state of New Jersey requires almost all businesses with 1+ employees to provide a workers’ compensation policy?
- For more information, please see our guide to New Jersey workers’ compensation insurance
- Or visit our partner NEXT to receive a workers’ compensation quote. Visit NEXT for a quote
Paid family leave required
Most employees in New Jersey can take paid leave for certain common life events, such as caring for a sick child or a family member. Learn more in our paid family leave guide.
Sexual harassment training
Though harassment training is not required in the state of New Jersey, it is highly recommended.
- For more information, please see our employer’s guide to sexual harassment training
- Or visit our partner, Traliant, to purchase the training. Learn about Traliant
Short-term disability
In the state of New Jersey, most employers are required to have a short-term disability insurance policy. This is also sometimes referred to as temporary disability insurance.
State registration
If you employ an employee in the state of New Jersey, you are required to set up state unemployment and withholding accounts. If you would like to streamline this process and take it off your plate, please visit our partner, Middesk to learn more.
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Jon Davis is the Sr. Content Marketing Manager at OnPay. He has over 15 years of experience writing for small and growing businesses. Jon lives and works in Atlanta.