Crystal is an African-American woman who had dedicated almost a decade of hard work to her Employer. She was a stellar worker and held a position in upper management. Crystal has Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a disabling disease attacking the central nervous system. Crystal ends up taking an FMLA/CFRA medical leave and additional medical leave (reasonable accommodations) due […]

Matthew was a successful executive who needed to take a medical leave from his new employer.  He provided a doctor’s note to Human Resources stating he would need to be on medical leave for 1 month.  HR responded immediately stating that he will need to reapply for employment once he is released to full duty. Four days […]

Keith was an employee in his 70s and had worked for his employer for several years. He had consistently received stellar reviews and was even promoted before his medical leave and accommodation request.  At the time of termination, Keith had been refused the reasonable accommodations he requested after he came back from his heart surgery. […]