Lawfirm of top NJ Dem lawmaker who pushed for family medical leave sued for firing paralegal seeking medical leave to care for stroke-stricken relative

Lawsuit claims NJ firm interfered with protected leave, then terminated employee

Iselin, NJ – A New Jersey law firm is facing a civil lawsuit accusing it of violating the state’s Family Leave Act by allegedly retaliating against and terminating a paralegal who sought time off to care for a seriously ill family member. The complaint, filed in Middlesex County Superior Court, outlines claims of interference, retaliation, and wrongful termination tied to protected leave rights.

Dorota A. ...