Employees eligible for NJ Family Leave are those who have worked at least 20 weeks in New Jersey in addition to earning at least $172 per week in the last 12 months. Once an individual receives Family Leave pay, they may receive it for six weeks in a 12-month period. However, beginning on July 1, 2020, employees taking leave will be given 12 weeks instead of six weeks. Employees caring for a sick family member may take leave for six consecutive weeks, for intermittent weeks, or for 42 intermittent days.