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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any individual with a recognized disability is entitled to certain protections and accommodations in the workplace.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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Family Medical Leave and Family Leave Act

FMLA is federal Family Medical Leave Act. It covers absences or leaves for your own medical condition. FLA is the Family Leave Act. It covers absences or leaves for your own condition or if you need to care for a family member.

Family Medical Leave and Family Leave Act

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Grievance Procedure

If you believe that your workplace rights have been violated, you should talk to your Shop Steward or Union Representative about possibly filing a grievance.

Grievance Procedure

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NJ Family Leave Insurance (FLI)

Family Leave Insurance provides New Jersey workers cash benefits to bond with a newborn, newly adopted, newly placed foster child, or to provide care for a seriously ill or injured loved one.

NJ Family Leave Insurance (FLI)

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NJ PEOSH

The NJ state PEOSH act protects public employees so they can work in an environment free from safety and health hazards.

NJ PEOSH

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NJ SAFE Act

The NJ SAFE Act provides up to 20 days of unpaid leave in a 12-month period to to address circumstances resulting from domestic violence or a sexually violent offense.

NJ SAFE Act

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Weingarten Rights

Weingarten rights are your right to have union representation in any investigatory meeting or meeting where you are questioned and discipline could result. When in doubt, ask for a union rep!

Weingarten Rights

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Workplace Breastfeeding Rights

The Law Against Discrimination (LAD) requires employers to accommodate breastfeeding employees who wish to pump milk at work by providing “reasonable” break time each day, and a suitable room or other location with privacy, other than a toilet stall, in close proximity

Workplace Breastfeeding Rights