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Based on the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, all employees have legal protection if they need a period of extended absence from work due to medical or family reasons. If you are eligible for the FMLA, you are guaranteed up to 12 weeks of protected unpaid leave each… Continue reading Family and Medical Leave Act
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There comes a time when as an employee, you need some time off work. This could be when you develop some illness that requires medical attention for an unknown period. It may be that you’re in the late trimester of pregnancy hence a need to relax. Sometimes it could be… Continue reading Short-Term Disability vs. Family Medical Leave Act
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As an employee, you qualify for time off for various reasons, including medical leave. The New Jersey employment law attorney at the Law Offices of Usmaan Sleemi will tell you that according to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), you qualify for up to 12 weeks of medical leave.… Continue reading When Do You Qualify for Medical Leave?
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A medical concern can at times arise hence prompt the need to take a leave from work. An extended one could be much more significant, especially when the medical conditions are serious. Even if employers include the rights to leaves in employment contracts, sometimes they create some roadblocks. Some could… Continue reading Ultimate Guide to Employee on Medical Leave Rights
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There are times when you need some time off work when a medical emergency arises. It is key to give the notice within the right time so that the employer can make the necessary arrangements. But with the nature of medical emergencies, you can hardly be able to do it… Continue reading Writing a Medical Leave Letter to Your Employer? Here’s What You Need To Know
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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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