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New Jersey
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on August 21, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in New Jersey, we recommend that you visit the Department of Human Services or the governor's COVID-19 Resources website.
Employment-Related Relief Programs
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Credit for Sick Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a refundable income-tax credit to self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”), were they … » more information -
Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act
The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid, job-protected leave for up to twelve weeks in connection with qualified family caregiving needs. The intended … » more information -
Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act
The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”) requires government employers and employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide their employees with paid sick leave if those employees are unable to work due to COVID-19. Full paid leave is … » more information -
Earned Sick Leave Law and New Jersey Family Leave Act
Under New Jersey’s Earned Sick Leave Law, New Jersey employees accrue 1 hour of earned sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 40 hours per year. Employees can use earned sick leave if their workplace or child’s school or daycare is … » more information -
Guidance for Seasonal Farming Employers
The state Departments of Health, Agriculture, and Labor and Workforce Development have issued guidance on working conditions as well as testing/treatment procedures to assist agricultural businesses in minimizing the risk and potential exposure to … » more information -
Hiring Portal for Essential Employers Seeking Additional Assistance as a Result of the COVID-19 Epidemic
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority has opened an online portal where employers can post openings for additional employees created by the COVID-19 epidemic. Prospective employees may also access the portal and apply directly to open … » more information -
Parents, Spouses, and Guardians May Act as Self-Directed Employees to Provide Care for Individuals With Developmental Disabilities
During the period where facilities used to treat individuals with developmental disabilities are closed to combat the spread of COVID-19, a parent, spouse or guardian may become a self-directed employee to provide care for individuals with … » more information -
Partial Unemployment Benefits For Employees Whose Hours Have Been Reduced as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Employees who are still employed, but whose hours have been reduced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, may be eligible for partial unemployment insurance benefits under New Jersey law. » more information -
Wavier Of Maximum Hours Restrictions For Individuals Providing Care For Persons With Developmental Disabilities
During the period where facilities used to treat individuals with development disabilities are closed to combat the spread of COVID-19, in-home providers and self-directed employees may work more than the hours approved in an individual’s service … » more information
Food-Related Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act
The COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act (the “CNRA”) enables the Secretary of Agriculture to waive conditions that states, schools, and individuals must meet to be eligible for financial support for federal nutrition programs. » more information -
Food and Nutrition Service
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes appropriations to the Department of Agriculture to fund food and nutrition assistance programs. » more information -
SNAP COVID-19 Response Waivers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes it easier to obtain nutritional assistance. The Act lifts certain requirements for low-income, unemployed individuals to be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition … » more information -
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students (MEALS) Act
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students Act (the “MEALS Act”) seeks to ensure students have access to school meal benefits while schools are closed because of COVID-19. Enacted as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act … » more information -
Limit on Third-Party Delivery Service Fees
New Jersey law now places limits on service fees charged to restaurants by third-party delivery applications and websites during the COVID-19 crisis. The law prohibits third-party food takeout and delivery service applications and websites from … » more information -
SNAP Supplemental Food Assistance
New Jersey’s supplemental nutrition assistance program (NJ SNAP) provides food assistance to families with low incomes to help them buy groceries through a benefits card that is accepted in most food retail stores and some farmers markets. NJ SNAP … » more information -
Supplemental Nutrition Program For Women, Infants, and Children (NJ WIC)
New Jersey’s Supplemental Nutrition Program For Women, Infants And Children (NJ WIC) is a public health nutrition program that provides wholesome food, nutrition education and community support for income eligible women who are pregnant and … » more information -
Waiver of Certain NJ SNAP Rules and Requirements
New Jersey has waived certain rules and regulations pertaining to the SNAP NJ Program, including waiving the work requirement, waiving the face-to-face interview requirement, waiving the requirement to report certain changes in income, and extending … » more information -
Feeding America
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Feeding America network of food banks has added mobile pantry stops and is implementing drive-through food pickup and delivery options. Feeding America has also established the COVID-19 Response Fund to help … » more information -
Mon Ami
Mon Ami is a non-profit organization that matches seniors with local volunteers who visit them weekly. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Mon Ami is offering seniors nationwide social visits by phone or video. Additionally, Mon Ami is providing … » more information -
Restaurant Workers Relief Program
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Lee Initiative has established the Restaurant Workers Relief Program, through which it is operating grab-and-go food sites in cities throughout the United States for restaurant employees that were either … » more information -
Center for Food Action
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Center for Food Action is operating drive-thru food pantries that are distributing food and household items to Bergen and Passaic County residents in need of assistance. The Center for Food Action also is offering … » more information -
Center of United Methodist Aid to the Community
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Center of United Methodist Aid to the Community (CUMAC) is continuing to operate its food distribution center—the Marketplace—in Paterson, New Jersey. The Marketplace provides pre-bagged, fresh, and non-perishable … » more information -
Eva’s Village
During the COVID-19 outbreak, Eva’s Village is operating a substance abuse and mental health Peer Support Hotline, and providing grab-and-go meals at their Community Kitchen to North Jersey residents in need. » more information -
Interfaith Food Pantry and Resource Center
The Interfaith Food Pantry and Resource Center is operating two drive-thru food pantries in Morristown. » more information -
Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County
During the COVID-19 outbreak, Jewish Family Services (JFS) is continuing to provide kosher meals to Middlesex County residents. The organization is operating a kosher food pantry program and delivering kosher meals to homebound seniors. » more information
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