Is it illegal to lay off an employee who’s on leave?

There are many types of leaves of absences that employees can take. The following leaves are some of the leaves protected by law: medical/disability leave, family leave, and pregnancy leave. Terminating an employee because they need medical or family leave is illegal. But, it is not illegal to terminate an employee in the middle of a leave if […]
Can an Employer Ask for Proof of Disability in California?

Navigating the complex world of disability law and workplace rights in California can be challenging for employers and employees. With legal provisions, regulations, and guidelines to follow, all parties involved must stay informed and understand their rights and responsibilities. One question that often arises is whether an employer can ask for proof of disability. This […]
Shirazi Law Firm Wins Over $2.1 Million+ Against A Fortune 10 Company

We obtained an Arbitration Verdict of over $2.1 million dollars in a disability discrimination/wrongful termination case against one of the top 10 biggest companies in the United States! Our client was a dedicated employee for over 8 years with multiple raises, bonuses, and promotions. Then she became disabled and needed some time off and minor […]
Elon Musk Apologizes After Publicly Mocking Disabled Employee

Haraldur Thorleifsson, a Twitter senior director of product design based in Iceland, has been working for Twitter for two years. He had been trying to log in to his work computer for more than a week. He spoke with the Twitter’s HR department, but they did not have a clear answer to whether he was […]
Amazon Accused of Systemic Disability Discrimination by New York State Agency

The New York State Division of Human Rights has accused Amazon of discriminating against pregnant and disabled workers at its worksites. A complaint was filed by the Agency claiming that Amazon has policies requiring workers to take unpaid leaves of absences even if they are capable of working, instead of providing reasonable accommodations. The complaint […]