Los Angeles Family & Medical Leave Lawyers

There are several laws that protect employees’ rights to take leave without the fear of job termination. These laws require Federal and State employers to grant protected forms of leave. If an employer refuses to grant such leave or punish an employee for taking such leave, they are liable under the law.
The Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) and the State California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”) are two main statutes that entitle an employee to take medical leave from work. Although there are certain differences between these laws, they generally provide employees with similar protections.
In order to be eligible for leave under FMLA and CFRA, an employee must have been employed by their employer for at least one year and must have worked 1,250 hours in the year prior to their leave. An eligible employee can take up to 12 weeks of paid or unpaid leave during a 12-month period, for the following reasons:
  • To take care of a sick family member with a serious health condition
  • To take time off to care for a domestic partner or child of a domestic partner
  • To bond with a new child for up to 12 weeks
An eligible employee utilizing FMLA/CFRA leave is entitled to be restored to the same or a similar position upon their return from leave. Furthermore, an employee cannot be retaliated against for electing to take leave.
If you believe you are a victim of FMLA/CFRA retaliation or were denied the medical leave you were entitled to, you may be entitled to compensation. Our firm may be able to represent you in recovering in a lawsuit for damages, including lost wages, benefits, and emotional distress.
Our firm is committed to analyzing the facts of each lawsuit with depth and rigor to make sure your employer upheld your rights as an employee. We are committed to provide each of our clients with the personalized attention required to maximize their recovery.

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