Governor Murphy’s Executive Order concerning the Covid-19 virus has an effect on almost every employee in the State of New Jersey. We have written an FAQ to help you navigate through the uncertainty of this pandemic. If you believe you were wrongfully terminated or discriminated against due to your being infected by the virus or because you took leave due to the virus or for taking care of a family member or child who had to remain home, contact Green Savits to protect your rights or call us at 973.695.7777
Posted: September 28, 2020
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a U.S. labor law that enables eligible workers to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for specific medical and family reasons, without jeopardizing their employment. Unemployment benefits are intended to help individuals who have lost their jobs.
Posted: August 26, 2020
Employees often call us about whether their employer is required to give them time off to care for a sick family member or newborn baby. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many are wondering if they can take family and medical leave to care for family members who have been affected by the virus.
Posted: May 23, 2019
Posted: October 21, 2014
As a brief follow up to my October 16 blog posting, New York City also passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, requiring NYC employers (with at least 4 employees) to grant reasonable accommodations to their pregnant employees. See N.Y.C. Admin.
Posted: October 16, 2014
I’ve never been pregnant, so I don’t know what it’s like. But in writing this blog, I called my cousin who is pregnant with her first child, due in just 2 months, and still working hard.
