This Law Firm Publication by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. states that the City of Elizabeth, New Jersey has approved a paid sick leave ordinance, making Elizabeth the tenth municipality in New Jersey to require paid sick leave. The ordinance requires all private employers to allow employees who work in Elizabeth for at least 80 hours per year to accrue paid sick leave at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked. The maximum amount of accrued sick time per year depends on the size of the employer and industry. Eligible employers must also provide all covered employees with a written notice, display a poster explaining their rights under the ordinance, and maintain adequate records. There are potential penalties for violations of the law. The new ordinance goes into effect on March 2, 2016.