NJFLA Leave in Berkeley Heights: Your Right to Family Time

Life events like welcoming a new child, caring for a sick loved one, or bonding with family should never jeopardize your job. That’s why New Jersey offers additional protections through the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA). If you’re a worker in Berkeley Heights, Castronovo & McKinney can help in Protecting Your Rights and securing the leave time you deserve without fear of retaliation.

What Is the NJFLA?

The New Jersey Family Leave Act allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave within a 24-month period to care for a family member or bond with a child. Unlike the federal FMLA, NJFLA does not apply to an employee’s own medical condition—it is solely for family-related needs.

Qualifying Reasons for NJFLA Leave

• Bonding with a newborn, newly adopted, or newly placed foster child
• Caring for a seriously ill parent, spouse, child, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, in-law, or any blood-relative equivalent
• Bonding or care after a family member’s exposure to a communicable disease

Are You Eligible for NJFLA Leave?

To qualify under NJFLA, you must:

• Work for an employer with at least 30 employees worldwide
• Have been employed for at least one year
• Have worked at least 1,000 hours in the previous 12 months

How Is NJFLA Different from FMLA?

• FMLA: Covers your own serious health conditions + family leave
• NJFLA: Covers only family leave, not your own health
• FMLA eligibility: 50+ employees; NJFLA eligibility: 30+ employees

What to Do If Your Employer Violates the NJFLA

Employers are prohibited from interfering with your right to take leave or retaliating against you for exercising it. If you’ve been denied leave, disciplined, demoted, or terminated after taking time off for your family, you may have a legal claim.

Legal Help for Employees in Berkeley Heights

Protecting Your Rights under the NJFLA means ensuring you’re treated fairly when balancing family and career. Castronovo & McKinney, LLC has helped countless employees across New Jersey stand up against wrongful denials and retaliation. Their legal team can help you reclaim your job security and your peace of mind.

Contact Castronovo & McKinney Today

Don’t let your employer deny you the time you need to care for your loved ones. Contact Castronovo & McKinney today for a confidential consultation and assert your rights under the NJFLA with confidence.

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