How to Protect Your Job After a Personal Injury

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After an injury or other serious health condition that makes you or a family member unable to work, you may wonder what types of family leave may be available if it becomes necessary to take time off.

Family Medical Leave Act Under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees may take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave a year.

This unpaid leave may be used by an employee to:
Recover from a serious injury or handle a long-term health condition Take time off to bond with a new child Care for a close relative with a serious injury or long-term health condition Take time off to take care of urgent issues caused by a close family member being on active military duty

New York Paid Family Leave Provides eligible employees job protected, paid time off to care for family members or for maternity leave.

Family members include: Spouse, Domestic Partner, Child or Stepchild, Parent or Stepparent, Parent-in-law, Grandparent, or Grandchild

Paid Family Leave provides paid time off and job protection for: Caring for sick or injured family members. Caring for a new child (whether the child enters the family through birth, adoption, or foster care). Assisting loved ones when a family member is deployed abroad as part of their active-duty military service.

Should I consult a Long Island personal injury lawyer after an accident?

Yes! If you’ve been injured, the experienced Long Island lawyers at Rosenberg & Gluck, L.L.P., can help you. Call (631/516) 451-7900