California Family Medical Leave Act Lawyer

FMLA Violations in California Employment

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) is a federal labor law that allows employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to take care of a medical condition of their own, or the medical condition of a family member. The FMLA, as well as the state law of the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), were passed to allow individuals and their families to take care of their immediate medical needs without having to worry about the status of their employment.

At Rutten Law Group, PC, in Beverly Hills, California, we represent employees who have been deprived of their benefits under the FMLA and/or CFRA by their employers. Our experienced employment law attorneys have a thorough understanding of the Family and Medical Leave Act and know that employees who need to use the benefits provided under the FMLA are deeply concerned about their health or the health of their loved ones. We know that they need skilled legal representation to protect their rights.

Requirements of the Family and Medical Leave Act

In order to qualify for leave under the FMLA or CFRA, the employee and the employer must meet certain criteria. An employer is only subjected to the FMLA/CFRA if they employ more than fifty people within a seventy five mile radius. An employee can qualify for leave if they, their parents, their spouse or their children have a "serious medical condition."

A serious medical condition is defined as a condition that requires inpatient treatment or at least two visits to a physician and incapacitates the employee for more than three consecutive days. Recurrent conditions also qualify for FMLA protection.

The FMLA and CFRA differ with regards to the information that employers have access to for their employee's medical conditions. You can learn more about the qualifications for the FMLA and CFRA and the differences between the state and federal acts by contacting a lawyer at Rutten Law Group, PC.

Contact Rutten Law Group, PC in Southern California

If you believe that you or someone that you love qualifies for protection under the Family and Medical Leave Act, but you have been denied leave by your employer, you need an experience advocate for your situation. Contact us at Rutten Law Group, PC and learn about your rights under California employment law. Call us toll free at 888-708-8623. Se habla español.