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Maximum Weekly Benefits for Unemployment, Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation Increased for 2012

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Effective January 1, 2012, the maximum weekly payment for temporary disability and family leave insurance benefits increased from $559 to $572 per week, pursuant to regulations promulgated by the New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL). Likewise, the maximum 2012 weekly unemployment benefit increased from $598 to $611, while the maximum weekly benefit for workers’ compensation rose from $792 to $810.

Effective January 1, 2012, the maximum weekly payment for temporary disability and family leave insurance benefits increased from $559 to $572 per week, pursuant to regulations promulgated by the New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL). Likewise, the maximum 2012 weekly unemployment benefit increased from $598 to $611, while the maximum weekly benefit for workers’ compensation rose from $792 to $810.

The complete NJDOL news release, which includes a chart comparing the 2012 maximum benefit rates and eligibility criteria to the 2011 rates and criteria, is available here.

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