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While there are some similarities between the two Acts, it is crucial that employers understand the critical differences as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Understand the Overlap and Distinctions Between the Two Acts.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FMLA Basics<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lindabury.com\/firm\/insights\/understanding-overlap-distinctions-fmla-njfla.html\"  title=\"Continue Reading Understanding the Overlap and Distinctions Between FMLA and NJFLA\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Employees are eligible for 12 weeks of unpaid leave under both State and Federal Law. Under Federal law, the Family and Medical Leave Act (\u201cFMLA\u201d) governs employee leaves of absences whereas the New Jersey Family Leave Act (\u201cNJFLA\u201d) governs State leave. 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