New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act 0 By luthringer on August 22, 2018 News On May 2, 2018, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law the New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act (the “Act”). The Act, goes into effect on October 29, 2018. Have questions about how N.J.’s new paid sick leave law will work? Here’s what you need to know. Share. Twitter Facebook Google+ Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email