San Diego Medical Leave Violation Attorneys

Dedicated California Employment Lawyers

California employees are entitled to medical leave to care for an existing medical condition or to receive treatment for unforeseen injuries or illness. Unfortunately, some employers do not observe these rights and may fire an employee for taking a medical leave or will otherwise demote or punish the employee for their leave of absence.

An experienced employment attorney is essential if you have suffered from penalties due to a medical leave. Let Legion Counsel help you find the best qualified employment attorney to fit your needs. The attorneys we recommend are dedicated to protecting your rights. Counsel will understand what your rights are and will educate you on what you are entitled to as an employee.

Illness and accidents are something that an employee cannot control. If you have been the victim of a medical leave violation, you may be entitled to receive compensation for wage loss and may be able to get your previous job back. You should not have to lose your job or be otherwise penalized because you need to get emergency care for a condition or illness.

California Medical Leave Violations

Medical leave violations include demotion, firing or other penalties to an employee due to their absence from work for a serious medical condition. A serious medical condition includes: hospital care, continued or multiple treatments, treatments for a chronic condition, and pregnancy.

Most employers are required to allow employees up to 12 weeks of medical leave, whether paid or used in conjunction with paid vacation or sick time, in a 12 month period. This is covered under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In addition, when that person returns to work, he or she is entitled to their former position or a similar position in the company.

Have you experienced a medical leave violation in San Diego? Contact us today!