Balancing work and family responsibilities can be challenging—especially when you need time away from your job to care for a loved one. Fortunately, the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) provides job-protected leave for qualifying employees across the state, including in Atlantic City. If your employer has denied your leave or retaliated against you for using it, Castronovo & McKinney, LLC is here to Protect Your Rights.

What Is the NJ Family Leave Act?

The NJFLA allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a 24-month period to:

1. Care for a newborn or newly adopted child
2. Care for a seriously ill family member, including a parent, spouse, child, or civil union partner
3. Provide care for certain family members affected by a public health emergency (e.g., during a pandemic)

Unlike the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), NJFLA does not cover your own health condition—but it does provide broader family care protections in many cases.

Who Is Eligible for NJFLA?

You may qualify for leave under NJFLA if:

1. You’ve worked for your employer for at least 12 months
2. You’ve worked at least 1,000 hours in the past 12 months
3. Your employer has at least 30 employees nationwide

Eligible employees can take leave continuously or intermittently, depending on the situation and the medical needs of the family member involved.

Employer Obligations Under NJFLA

Employers in Atlantic City are legally required to:

1. Notify you of your rights under NJFLA
2. Grant eligible leave without interference
3. Reinstate you to the same or a comparable position upon return
4. Maintain your health benefits during leave
5. Refrain from retaliating against you for requesting or taking leave

Common Violations We Handle

1. Denial of valid leave requests
2. Termination or demotion during or after leave
3. Pressure to return early or not take leave at all
4. Misclassification to avoid leave eligibility
5. Failure to notify employees of their rights under NJFLA

If you’ve experienced any of these violations, you may be entitled to compensation, job reinstatement, or both.

How Castronovo & McKinney, LLC Can Help

Castronovo & McKinney, LLC is a trusted name in New Jersey employment law. We have successfully represented Atlantic City employees in NJFLA and retaliation cases, helping them recover lost wages, secure reinstatement, and hold employers accountable for unlawful actions.

We’ll assess your eligibility, review your employer’s conduct, and aggressively protect your right to take the leave you need without fear of reprisal.

Support for Families in Atlantic City

Your family comes first—and the law agrees. Don’t let an employer stand in the way of your right to care for loved ones.

Atlantic City Castronovo & McKinney, Employment Law Attorneys are ready to stand by your side and help you assert your rights under the NJFLA.

Contact Information

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