Life doesn’t stop when you’re at work. Whether you’re welcoming a new child, dealing with a serious health condition, or caring for a loved one, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) offers valuable protections for eligible employees. In Hamilton Township and throughout New Jersey, understanding your rights under the FMLA can help you take necessary time off—without jeopardizing your job.

What Is the FMLA?

The Family and Medical Leave Act is a federal law that allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in a 12-month period for certain family and medical reasons. Covered reasons include:

  • The birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child
  • Caring for a spouse, child, or parent with a serious health condition
  • A serious health condition that makes you unable to perform your job
  • Urgent needs arising from a family member’s military deployment

During this leave, your job (or an equivalent position) must be preserved, and your group health benefits must continue.

Who Is Eligible?

To qualify for FMLA leave, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Work for a covered employer (generally one with 50 or more employees)
  • Have worked for the employer for at least 12 months
  • Have worked at least 1,250 hours in the 12 months prior to the leave
  • Work at a location where 50 or more employees are employed within 75 miles

Your Employer’s Responsibilities

Employers are required to notify you of your FMLA rights and responsibilities. They must also respond promptly to leave requests and may require medical certification. However, they cannot:

  • Deny a legitimate leave request
  • Retaliate against you for requesting or taking FMLA leave
  • Terminate or demote you while you’re on protected leave

How Castronovo & McKinney Can Help

Castronovo & McKinney, LLC is a highly regarded New Jersey employment law firm that helps workers in Hamilton Township enforce their FMLA rights. If your employer has denied your leave, retaliated against you, or terminated you while on FMLA, their experienced attorneys can evaluate your case and help you take legal action.

They will guide you through the FMLA process, advocate on your behalf, and ensure your job and benefits are protected.

If you’re facing FMLA challenges, Hamilton Township Castronovo & McKinney, Employment Law Attorneys are here to stand by your side.

Possible Legal Remedies

  • Reinstatement to your job
  • Back pay and lost benefits
  • Liquidated damages equal to your financial losses
  • Coverage of legal fees and court costs

Contact Castronovo & McKinney, LLC Today

New Jersey Office:
71 Maple Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone: 973.920.7888
Fax: 973.920.7924

New York Office:
420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1830
New York, NY 10170
Phone: 646.755.3781
Fax: 646.755.3781

Don’t let your employer interfere with your health or family responsibilities. Contact Castronovo & McKinney for a confidential consultation and protect your FMLA rights today.