If your employer denied your request for protected leave or retaliated against you for taking time off, you may have a legal claim. We help California workers enforce their rights under the FMLA and related state laws.
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that gives eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave each year. In California, workers may also be protected by the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), which provides similar benefits.
You may qualify for protected leave if you:
Eligible reasons for FMLA/CFRA leave include:
Violations often occur when employers deny leave, discourage workers from taking it, mislabel absences, or retaliate for exercising these rights. If your job, pay, or position was affected because you requested medical or family leave, you may be entitled to legal remedies.
We represent employees across California who were denied leave, faced retaliation, or were wrongfully terminated after taking FMLA or CFRA time off. Our attorneys understand the legal nuances between state and federal law and build strong claims based on your rights and your employer’s obligations.
Clients choose Employee Lawyers for:
If your employer punished you for taking leave or refused to honor your request, we can help you take action and get the compensation you deserve.
From day one, you’ll speak with a real attorney who understands your case and guides you through every step.
We only take on cases where we know we can make a difference. That means more focus and firepower for every client.
From harassment and discrimination to complex class actions, we know California labor law and how to apply it.
We’ve gone up against major corporations and defense firms. We build strong cases and fight smart.
We care about the people we serve and give back through support of local organizations and workers’ causes.
We offer legal services in both English and Spanish to better serve our community.
Employee Lawyers is a California-based law firm focused on protecting workers from discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and other job-related violations.
Our team combines big-firm experience with the personal attention of a boutique practice. We take a selective, client-first approach. Every client gets direct access to their attorney, honest guidance, and a strategy built around results.
