Life can throw unexpected challenges your way—from welcoming a new child to caring for a seriously ill loved one. When those moments come, you shouldn’t have to choose between family and your job. Fortunately, the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) protects eligible workers throughout the state, including Fairfield Township. At Castronovo & McKinney, LLC, our experienced employment attorneys are here to Protect Your Rights and ensure your employer honors the law.
What Is the NJFLA?
The NJFLA allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in 24 months. This leave can be used to:
- Bond with a newborn or newly adopted child
- Care for a seriously ill parent, child, spouse, or partner
- Assist a family member impacted by a public health emergency
Unlike the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), NJFLA does not cover leave for your illness, but it provides strong protections for family care needs.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for NJFLA leave in Fairfield Township, you must meet the following conditions:
- Work for a company with at least 30 employees
- Have at least 12 months of service with your employer
- Worked at least 1,000 hours in the past 12 months
Eligible employees may take leave all at once or intermittently, depending on the situation and medical needs of their family member.
What Your Employer Must Do
Under the NJFLA, your employer is legally required to:
- Grant eligible leave without interference or retaliation
- Continue your group health insurance benefits during the leave period
- Reinstate you to the same or a similar position upon return
Failure to meet any of these obligations may constitute a violation of your rights.
Common Employer Violations
- Denying or delaying a valid leave request
- Firing or demoting you during or after NJFLA leave
- Discriminating against you for taking time off
- Failing to inform you of your rights under NJFLA
Employers may try to intimidate or mislead employees into not exercising their rights. Don’t let that happen to you.
How Castronovo & McKinney, LLC Can Help
Castronovo & McKinney, LLC is one of New Jersey’s leading employment law firms. We proudly advocate for workers in Fairfield Township who’ve been denied family leave or retaliated against for taking time off. Our attorneys will review your case, help you understand your rights, and fight to recover compensation for any lost wages, benefits, or emotional distress you’ve suffered.
Take Control of Your Family Leave Rights
If your employer has denied or interfered with your NJFLA rights, now is the time to act. We’ll help you take the steps needed to hold them accountable.
Fairfield Township Castronovo & McKinney, Employment Law Attorneys, are ready to support you every step of the way.
Contact Information
New Jersey Office:
71 Maple Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone: 973.920.7888
Fax: 973.920.7924
New York Office:
420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1830
New York, NY 10170
Phone: 646.755.3781
Fax: 646.755.3781
