The federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) are laws that provide protection to employees who need to take unpaid family leave without fear of losing their jobs. There are certain requirements for eligibility under both the federal and state laws. Eligible employees who have been unfairly denied family leave have the right to sue their employer for compliance and possible compensation. Federal Family Medical Leave Act The federal Family Medical Leave Act[…] Read More
Month: October 2019
Denying Paid Leave for Religious Holidays
For some individuals, practicing their religious faith can cause conflicts with their work schedule. To observe certain religious holidays or a weekly Sabbath day, a worker may need to request a day off from work or otherwise modify their work schedule. Some employees are denied paid leave in these circumstances. Reasonable Accommodations Both federal and state anti-discrimination laws, including the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, prohibit discrimination on the basis of one’s religion. Under these statutes, employers must make “reasonable”[…] Read More
New Jersey Wage Theft Act
New Jersey recently amended its wage and hour laws to include increased protections for employees under the new Wage Theft Act. The law increases employer penalties for wage and hour violations, extends the statute of limitations for filing wage and hour claims, and offers enhanced protection from retaliation against employees who file wage and hour claims. The Act makes New Jersey one of the strongest advocates for fair wage and hour compliance in the nation. Under the Wage Theft Act,[…] Read More