Beverly Hills FMLA Lawyer

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There’s nothing wrong with wanting to take some time off for medical reasons. California’s labor laws allow certain employees to take medical leave through the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) in order to take care of themselves or family members in the event of medical emergencies. If your employer has taken adverse action against you for requesting your CFRA/FMLA leave, you should contact a Beverly Hills FMLA lawyer for help as soon as you can.

The legal team at Shirazi Law Firm, PC, understands how complex and overwhelming it can be to take legal action against your employer for refusing your Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave. That’s why it’s so important to have an FMLA attorney in your corner as you navigate your case. CFRA/FMLA laws can be complicated, and you don’t want to jeopardize your employment law case. You should hire a lawyer who has experience handling CFRA/FMLA cases like yours.

Why Hire a CFRA/ FMLA Lawyer?

There are many different reasons to hire an employment law/FMLA lawyer. First and foremost, you are owed the right to take FMLA leave by federal law, as well as state law through the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). Expecting your job to be there when you return is not unreasonable. You may not know the most effective ways to protect yourself in the event of retaliation.

The team at Shirazi Law Firm, PC has secured tens of millions in settlement money for our clients. We can help you build a strong case, gather evidence of wrongdoing, and protect your interests. Our priority is making things right for you.

According to recent statistical data from the National Partnership for Women & Families, nearly 420,000 children are born each year in California. Additionally, women make up nearly half of the entire state’s workforce.

In 2024 alone, there were 150 cases of workplace discrimination in California directly connected to an employee’s pregnancy. It’s important to know how FMLA leave works and what to do if your employer tries to prevent you from taking it. A good discrimination lawyer can help you.

It can be difficult to work through an FMLA leave case alone, especially since you are likely dealing with a serious medical issue at the time, such as pregnancy or a family illness. You may want to consider reaching out to a local medical support group like Creativity and Connection or a local group from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Being able to talk to people dealing with their own medical troubles can be healing for you. It can also give you some perspective.

When Can You Take FMLA Leave?

If you are taking your CFRA/FMLA leave, you have to provide your employer (if possible) with at least 30 days’ notice. You also have to disclose your reasons for taking FMLA leave, and there are many possible situations in which you would need to take it.

Thankfully, you are owed that leave under state and federal law. Each FMLA situation is unique to the person taking the leave, but a good lawyer in Beverly Hills can defend you if your employer pushes back. Here are some common scenarios:

• Childbirth. One of the most common reasons that employees take FMLA leave is to prepare for the birth of their child. Expectant mothers and expectant fathers are allowed to use their FMLA leave to get ready for childbirth and care for their newborn baby. It’s not just about bonding with their newborn, but about taking care of the parent who actually gave birth.
• Adoption. If you are planning to adopt a child, you can take FMLA leave to help them acclimate to their new home situation and bond with you. There is always an adjustment period when you adopt a child or agree to take in a foster child. FMLA leave allows you to take time from work to prioritize this new relationship.
• Family crisis. It’s not unreasonable to want to step away from work to handle a family medical crisis. For a family crisis to be considered eligible under FMLA leave, it must be for a spouse, a child, or a parent. A serious health condition will likely require you to help in many ways.

FAQs About FMLA Law

How Can I Win an FMLA Case?

In order to win an FMLA case, you need to be able to prove that your employer violated the law by denying you your FMLA leave or retaliating against you when you took it. You need to demonstrate that you were eligible for leave with a protected reason and that your employer’s actions against you were the direct negative result of your decision to take the leave. A lawyer can help you put your case together with evidence.

What Disqualifies You From FMLA Leave in California?

Under California’s CFRA only 5 employees are required for the company to be required to provide CFRA leave.  Versus 50 employees under Federal law FMLA leave eligibility requirements. You need to have worked for this employer for at least a year. You need to have worked at least 1,250 hours during that year. If you don’t meet these requirements, you won’t be eligible. But, there are other laws that protect medical and family leave that do not have these 1 year and time worked requirements!

Can FMLA Leave Be Legally Denied in California?

Yes, there are situations where FMLA leave can be legally denied by your employer in California. Your employer can deny your FMLA leave if you do not meet the necessary qualifications for eligibility or if you fail to provide adequate documentation of the serious health condition for which you claim to need to take leave. If your employer refuses your leave without cause or retaliates against you, it’s illegal.

Should I Hire a Lawyer for an FMLA Case?

Yes, you should hire a lawyer for an FMLA case. You may be counting on your FMLA leave to be present for the birth of your child or to watch over your sick parent. Timing may be crucial. Additionally, you want to make sure your job is still there when you get back. A lawyer can help you build a strong case and defend your position, while ensuring your employer can’t retaliate against you without serious repercussions.

Reach Out to Us Today

At Shirazi Law Firm, PC, we can provide you with everything you need to stand up for yourself in an FMLA leave situation. Contact us to speak to someone on our team about your case.

Related Resources

• Wrongful Termination For Using FMLA Leave in California
• How to Prove FMLA Discrimination or Retaliation in the Workplace in California?

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