Protected Leaves of Absence and Employment Rights in San Diego

There is a long list of federal, California, and local laws that require employers to provide employees with certain types of leaves of absence and job protections during those absences. These include pregnancy, sick leave, military status, family and medical leaves, and many others.

Not only are employees entitled to these leaves of absence, but they also have the right to return to work at the end of that leave of absence without suffering unwarranted negative consequences.

Whether an employee needs to take a leave of absence due to a medical condition, to care for a family member, or for any one of many other qualifying reasons, our San Diego employment attorneys at Berger & Williams, LLP are here to help you navigate the legal complexities of the leave of absence process.

Our team of experienced leave of absence lawyers in San Diego offer a range of services to help both employees and employers. We help clients understand their rights and obligations, and obtain the benefits and protections required by law. Both employees and employees need to be treated fairly, and we will help you navigate the rules for leaves of absence.

Our leave of absence attorneys in San Diego can help you understand your rights and obligations under the FMLA, including eligibility requirements, notice requirements, and job protection rights. We can also assist in obtaining FMLA leave and in enforcing your rights under the law.

California Family Rights Act (CFRA)

Most California employees are entitled to additional leave under the CFRA, which provides job protection and other benefits similar to those offered under the FMLA. Our leave of absence attorneys in San Diego can help you understand your rights under the CFRA and assist you in making sure those rights are properly observed.

Disability Leave

Many disabilities require both an interactive process and accommodations. Our San Diego employment attorneys can help make sure these rules are followed. Employer must know their obligations and employees need to understand their rights.

We help both employees and employers understand the disability leave laws, and their respective rights and obligations.

California law provides for pregnancy disability leave for eligible employees who are unable to work due to a pregnancy-related disability. Note that this is different from family, maternity, or paternity leave. Pregnancy disability leave is specifically for those who have a disability related to their pregnancy, such as complications with gestational diabetes.

Paid Family Leave

California employees may be eligible for paid family leave benefits to care for a seriously ill family member, or to bond with a new child.

Our leave of absence attorneys in San Diego can help you understand your rights under these laws and assist you in making informed decisions.

At Berger & Williams, LLP, we understand that every situation is unique, and we will work closely with you to understand your situation, answer your questions, and provide the guidance and support you need to navigate the leave of absence process with confidence.

If you need assistance with a leave of absence matter, contact our leave of absence attorneys in San Diego today to schedule a consultation.