Leave of Absence
Indicators of FMLA Rights Violation
The Family and Medical Leave Act permits workers to take leave for reasons such as a serious medical condition that...
Were You fired for Taking a Protected Leave of Absence?
In New Jersey, employees have the legal right to take time off of work for certain reasons protected under state...
New Jersey Clerk Names Multiple County Employees in Discrimination Lawsuit
A senior probate clerk for the Cumberland County, New Jersey Surrogate’s Office has filed an explosive nine-count lawsuit alleging discrimination...
All New Jersey employers are required to provide their employees paid sick leave.
The New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act, which goes into effect on October 29, 2018, requires that ALL NJ employers,...
Depending on your job, working from home may not qualify as a reasonable accommodation.
Credeur v. State of Louisiana, 2017 U.S. App LEXIS 11269 (5th Cir., Jun. 23, 2017) The U.S. Court of Appeals for...
Contact an attorney if your employer tells you it does not have to offer you light duty, chances are they are wrong.
This post comes from my very own filing cabinets and is a look at legal rights for pregnant employees, it...
How do I request a medical leave of absence under the FMLA?
GENERALLY Under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) eligible employees are entitled to a 12-week, job protected medical leave. In...
Do I Have a Case For a Pregnancy Discrimination Lawyer?
There are several protections afforded pregnant employees in New Jersey. The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (“LAD”) makes it illegal...