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If you work for an employer specializing in public contracting work, you should know of the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act. Under this Act, the employer should stick to specific minimum hourly rates. It requires that every contracting surplus to the prevailing wage contract threshold for all public work be… Continue reading Prevailing Wage Claims
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Are you or your loved one experiencing a severe medical problem? Did you know that you can take an extended leave from work without the fear of losing employment? Federal and state laws indicate that you can take as much as three months of leave from work, either unpaid or… Continue reading Application for Medical Leave
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Are you feeling overwhelmed due to stress? Whatever the cause of your stress, you may see no silver lining and feel the need to force yourself to carry on. You have to keep reporting to work in the hope that stress does not get one over you. You try as… Continue reading All You Need to Know About Stress Medical Leave
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Because of recent military deployments to the Middle East, firms could witness an uptick in military-associated leave requests. Whenever handling leave of absence requests from members of the United States National Guard, Regular Armed Forces, and Reserves, employers must consider two statutory considerations, including the: Both statutes guarantee job security… Continue reading Military Medical Leave of Absence
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If you are sick or have to take care of an ill family member, the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) gives you the right to take unpaid leave. The act also states that you should be allowed to return to your old job or a similar one once… Continue reading How to Get Medical Leave from a Doctor
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Family Leave Insurance laws in New Jersey — some of the strongest in the United States — protect employees from getting fired while on medical leave. However, there are instances where an employer might violate these laws or terminate a worker for other reasons that have nothing to do with… Continue reading Can You Get Fired While On Medical Leave?
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