Category Archives: Family Leave Act
Bill Introduced in New Jersey to Guarantee Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage/Stillbirth
In January of 2026, a New Jersey legislator introduced a proposed bill that would guarantee bereavement leave as a form of family leave for miscarriages and stillbirths. The proposed legislation is Assembly Bill (A) 113. Here, our New Jersey family leave attorney provides a more comprehensive overview of the proposed law. Know the Existing… Read More »
New Jersey Expands Family Leave Act
On January 17th, 2026, soon-to-be-leaving New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed A3451/S2950 into law. The law officially expands New Jersey’s Family Leave Act. At Poulos LoPiccolo PC, we want to make sure that you know your rights and your responsibilities. Here, our New Jersey family leave attorney provides a more comprehensive overview of the… Read More »
Is FMLA Leave Paid?
Are you preparing to go on family leave or medical? If you are in a position that is covered by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, you may be wondering: Is FMLA paid leave? Unfortunately, the answer is “no.” FMLA is job-protected leave, but it is unpaid. With that being said, New Jersey… Read More »
How Do You Exercise Your Rights Under the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA)?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that provides qualifying workers with the right to take unpaid, job-protected time off to handle certain family/medical situations. The New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) is a state-based counterpart to the FMLA—and it covers even more employees. Here, our Monmouth County family leave… Read More »
