An Employee’s Dilemma: Part 3

To Take Leave or Not to Take Leave: An Employee’s Dilemma Last of a Three-Part Series Previously, we discussed an employee’s right to take unpaid leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) and New Jersey Family Leave Act (“NJFLA”). In New Jersey, there is an additional leave option for employees, paid leave under New…

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An Employee’s Dilemma: Part 2

To Take Leave or Not to Take Leave: An Employee’s Dilemma Part Two of a Three-Part Series An employee who takes leave under the FMLA or the NJFLA is required to be reinstated to his or her job or an equivalent job upon return (unless the position was eliminated for bona fide reasons). Additionally, while…

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An Employee’s Dilemma: Part 1

To Take Leave or Not to Take Leave: An Employee’s Dilemma Part One of a Three-Part Series As concerns for job security rise, employees are faced with a difficult choice when a personal or family emergency occurs-should I take leave? The Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) is a federal law that provides for 12 weeks…

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