Effective January 1, 2013, the maximum weekly payment for temporary disability and family leave insurance benefits increased from $572 to $584 per week; the maximum 2013 weekly unemployment benefit increased from $611 to $624; and the maximum weekly benefit for workers’ compensation increased from $810 to $826. The complete NJDOL news release, which includes a chart comparing the 2013 rates and eligibility criteria to the 2012 rates and criteria, is available here.
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