The federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) protect your job during necessary family or medical leave. If your employer violates these rights, consult an experienced FMLA attorney immediately.
Castronovo & McKinney, LLC represents employees in Egg Harbor City, NJ, and across New Jersey, helping them enforce their rights under FMLA and NJFLA. These laws cover new parents, employees undergoing medical treatment, and those caring for seriously ill family members.
Our attorneys clarify your rights and take legal action to protect your interests. If you face issues with FMLA or NJFLA, contact us for expert assistance.
How FMLA and NJFLA Protect Employees in New Jersey
FMLA and NJFLA guarantee job protection and continued health benefits during leave, though they do not require paid leave. FMLA provides up to 12 workweeks of leave within 12 months. NJFLA offers up to 12 workweeks of leave within 24 months.
FMLA eligibility requires 12 months of employment, 1,250 hours worked in the past year, and working at a location with 50+ employees within 75 miles. NJFLA requires 12 months of employment and at least 1,000 base hours in the last 12 months, applying to employers with 50+ employees nationwide.
Reasons for Leave Under FMLA
- Birth and care of a newborn.
- Bonding after adoption.
- Caring for a spouse, child, or parent with a serious health condition.
- Managing the employee’s own serious health condition.
- Family military service-related situations.
These provisions ensure job security during critical family and health events.
Key Differences and Conditions
FMLA does not cover leave to care for in-laws, siblings, or grandparents, but NJFLA covers care for a mother-in-law or father-in-law.
Health conditions qualifying for leave must involve:
- Inpatient care.
- More than three consecutive days of incapacity with ongoing treatment.
- Pregnancy or prenatal care.
- Chronic, long-term, or terminal conditions.
- Multiple treatments causing extended incapacity.
Employers may require medical certification but cannot demand detailed medical records. Retaliation against leave requests is illegal.
Protecting Your Job and Benefits During Leave
If your employer threatens your job or benefits due to family leave, you may have a legal claim. Castronovo & McKinney, LLC has extensive experience with FMLA and NJFLA cases, seeking reinstatement, compensation, or both.
We prioritize resolving disputes through negotiation but are prepared for litigation to protect your rights.
Contact Castronovo & McKinney, LLC
If you face denial of leave, loss of job, or benefits related to FMLA or NJFLA in Egg Harbor City, NJ, contact Castronovo & McKinney, LLC. Our skilled attorneys defend your rights and secure the compensation you deserve.
Reach out today to discuss your case. We represent clients across New Jersey in family medical leave disputes and claims.