Encino FMLA Lawyer

Encino Family and Medical Leave Act Attorney

At Gruzen Moussly Law, our dedicated team of employment law attorneys is committed to empowering California employees with the knowledge and legal resources they need to protect their workplace rights.

One crucial area where employees often require legal protection is unpaid medical leave for various circumstances and emergencies. Fortunately, both state and federal laws are in place to provide the assurances employees need to ensure their jobs are safe during challenging times.

Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Protections

The FMLA applies to a wide range of employers, including public agencies, public and private elementary and secondary schools, and companies with 50 or more employees. Under FMLA, eligible employees have the right to take up to 12 work weeks per year of unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. These reasons include:

• Serious Health Condition: Employees can take leave to recover from a serious health condition that requires additional treatment or inpatient care.
• Family Bonding: Leave can be taken for the birth, adoption, or bonding of a child by the worker.
• Family Member’s Health Condition: Employees can take leave to care for the serious health condition of a spouse, parent, or child.
• Covered Servicemember Care: Eligible employees can take up to twenty-six workweeks of leave during a single 12-month period to care for a covered servicemember with a severe injury or illness if the employee is the servicemember’s spouse, son, daughter, parent, or next of kin.

To qualify for FMLA leave in Encino, CA, employees must have:

• Worked for their employer for at least 12 months
• Logged at least 1,250 hours in the past 12 months
• Work for a company with 50+ employees within 75 miles

Importantly, employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who request leave under FMLA provisions. If you have been denied your federally afforded medical leave rights, our skilled FMLA lawyers in Encino are here to help. We offer free consultations to discuss your case and provide the legal representation you need.

California Family Rights Act (CFRA) Protections

Working in conjunction with FMLA, CFRA offers additional protections specific to California employees. CFRA covers registered domestic partners, just like FMLA protects spouses. Additionally, pregnancy is considered a serious health condition under CFRA, providing crucial protection for pregnant employees.

California has expanded CFRA laws to grant pregnant employees up to 16 weeks of leave when employed by a company with five or more employees, through Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL).

If your rights under FMLA, CFRA, or PDL have been violated, Gruzen Moussly Law is here to offer legal representation and help you pursue the results you deserve. You are entitled to protected leave.

Make sure to retain a copy of your application and any supporting evidence because some employers may deny receiving the application, so having all documentation related to your FMLA or CFRA claim will strengthen your case. Reach out to us today and let us fight for your workplace rights.