If you have to miss work because of pregnancy, illness, or military service, your job is likely protected by California and federal employment laws. Both State and Federal Statutes grant certain workers job protection when they take extended leaves of absences. Your employer cannot fire or demote you for taking protected leave. And they are required to restore you to the same position, or a position similar in pay, responsibility and benefits, when you return.
Did you lose your job after you took leave because of a serious health condition, disability or pregnancy? Learn your rights. Contact our experienced protected employee leave attorney to learn about your rights to family and medical leave. Call 619-516-8188 .
Is Your Leave Protected?
Generally, employees who work for employers with over 50 employees and have worked at their jobs for over 12 months and otherwise meet the hours worked and are entitled up to three months of job-protected leave for specific qualifying conditions such as a serious health condition, or the serious health condition of a spouse or child. In California, pregnant employees are granted additional protection and are entitled to protected leave of up to 4 months. If you have lost your job because you took leave, contact an experienced employment law attorney Joel Larabee.
If your job was terminated during your leave or on your return and you have been offered a severance package, talk to an experienced attorney before you accept — you may waive your right to sue for illegal conduct.
Chula Vista FMLA Attorney — Pregnancy Leave Lawyer
There is no charge for an initial consultation. The majority of our cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. In those cases, you are not charged any fee until there is a recovery on your case. Contact us today by calling 619-516-8188 or send us an e-mail to schedule your appointment with a San Diego protected leave lawyer.
