Because California recognizes gay marriage, the protections of the Family and Medical Leave Act apply to same sex partners. This is not currently the rule throughout the United States, but it may become official policy soon if a new proposed definition goes into effect. The change to the FMLA policy would come…
Paid sick days and paid leave are the dream of many employees. California provides paid family leave and has since 2002. However, there is no federal requirement for any type of paid leave and many workers are without the ability to take a day off from work with pay when…
A DNA Diagnostics center has reached a settlement agreement in a wrongful termination suit filed last year. Our Costa Mesa wrongful termination lawyers know that employers are sometimes willing to settle a case to avoid a long drawn out trial but it will really depend on the employer and the…
Employers often treat employees in similar positions with varying degrees of respect, this can have a big impact on how the court’s might view an employment relationship. A consultation with an experienced Costa Mesa employment lawyer can help you decide if you have been retaliated in the workplace. An employer…
According to a recent federal district court decision an employer may be able to get away with potentially illegal retaliatory behavior by creating separation between the various departments that make employment decisions. Our Family Medical Leave Act attorneys believe that this could create a problem for employees who file claims…
A new bill called the Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act could have a huge impact on families by providing paid maternity leave to expecting mothers. Our Family Medical Leave Act attorneys are excited about the prospect of the United States joining other industrialized countries in offering paid maternity leave.…
It’s been two decades since lawmakers passed legislation that would protect employees who were coping with a serious illness or family adjustment, either personally or in their immediate family. Today, our employment lawyers in California understand the law, the Family and Medical Leave Act, better known as FMLA, is continuing…
A woman has filed a labor lawsuit stating that her employer wrongfully fired her rather than make reasonable accommodations for her doctor-verified illness. Our Costa Mesa employment lawyers know that this case centers on a federal law known as the Family and Medical Leave Act. The law has strict applications,…