Judy Auer Shaw, a researcher at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University, was the host of a discussion group and book signing on April 30 at the Raritan Public Library to commemorate the release of her new book, “The Raritan River: Our Landscape, Our Legacy.” Shaw also heads the Sustainable Raritan River Initiative.
NJSPL: Why Do Eligible Workers Still Not Use Paid Family Leave?
New Jersey implemented paid family leave (PFL) in 2009, called the Family Leave Insurance program, and expanded it 10 years later to increase wage replacement rates, lengthen leave duration, and broaden eligibility. In 2026, additional amendments expanded access to...