If your employer denied your right to medical leave, pressured you not to take time off, or retaliated when you returned, you may have a legal claim. We help workers protect their jobs and enforce their rights.
California employees are protected by several overlapping medical leave laws, including the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL). These laws require qualifying employers to provide job-protected leave for serious health conditions.
You may be entitled to medical leave if you:
Your employer cannot legally deny, interfere with, or retaliate against you for requesting medical leave. They must also reinstate you to the same or a comparable position when you return. If they fail to follow the law, you may be entitled to compensation.
Employee Lawyers represents individuals who were denied legally protected medical leave or faced retaliation after requesting time off. We work with clients across California to hold employers accountable and recover lost wages, benefits, and emotional distress damages.
We help with cases involving:
Clients choose us for:
If your employer failed to honor your right to take medical leave or punished you for using it, we are here to help you move forward.
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.
