Halavi Law, Inc. Fights to Protect Workers’ Rights to Family, Medical, and Pregnancy Leave

 

California law guarantees employees the right to take protected leave for medical, family, and pregnancy-related reasons. Employers who refuse to grant leave or retaliate against employees for taking leave can be held legally accountable under state and federal laws.

 

Several laws protect employees’ rights to take leave without fear of termination or retaliation, including:

• California Family Rights Act (CFRA)

• Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

• California Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL)

• New Parent Leave Act

• California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

 

Your Rights to Protected Leave

 

Under these laws, employees are entitled to:

✔ Leave to care for a sick family member

✔ Leave to recover from a serious medical condition

✔ Paid sick leave (after 30 days of employment and a 90-day waiting period)

✔ Leave due to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition

✔ Up to four months of leave for pregnancy-related disabilities

✔ Up to 12 weeks of bonding time with a new child (for employers with 20+ employees)

✔ Leave to introduce an adopted or foster child

✔ Leave for family matters related to a military member’s service

✔ Up to 10 days of unpaid leave while a spouse is on military deployment

✔ Up to 26 weeks of leave to care for a military service member injured on duty

✔ Leave to care for a domestic partner or their child

 

Know Your Rights – Protect Yourself Against Employer Violations

 

If you take protected leave, you may be entitled to return to your same or a comparable job when you return. If your employer denied you leave, retaliated against you, or harassed you for exercising your rights, you may be entitled to compensation.

 

However, FMLA claims require meeting specific eligibility criteria, so it’s important to seek legal advice if your rights have been violated.

 

Speak With a Family & Medical Leave Attorney Today

 

If your employer has denied or retaliated against you for taking protected leave, Halavi Law, Inc. is here to help. Contact us at (818) 532-9915 for a free consultation.

 

Your rights matter, and we are committed to protecting them. There are no upfront costs – we only get paid if we win your case.