Southern California Family and Medical Leave Attorney Damien J. Miranda has over 15 years of experienced representing employees in legal disputes against their employer. Federal and state laws allow qualified
workers the right to take a leave of absence in certain situations. If you have been denied the appropriate leave time for a family or medical purpose, we are well-prepared to help you obtain the justice and
compensation you deserve.
As a highly knowledgeable employment attorney, Southern California Family and Medical Leave Attorney Damien Miranda protects employee rights in the full spectrum of employment law matters.
He has personally witnessed workplace discrimination, retaliation, and harassment, and he is committed to aggressively protecting employees’ rights.
Call (909) 484-9041 to arrange a private, free consultation with our skilled Family and Medical Leave Lawyer. We can answer questions and help you
understand the protections offered by the law. If your employer has wrongfully denied your right to take a leave of absence, we will vigorously advocate for your
rights.
Qualify for Family Leave and Medical Leave in Southern California
Under the law, employers must allow qualified employees to take family or medical leave. Companies who employ fewer than 50 individuals are exempt from laws
providing for family or medical leave. Workers who qualify have been with the company for a minimum of one year and have worked more than 1,250 hours within
that year. Southern California Family and Medical Leave Attorney Damien Miranda can help you determine if you are protected by the Family and Medical Leave
Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA).
When it becomes necessary for a qualifying employee to exercise their right to take unpaid family or
medical leave, state and federal laws require the employer to maintain the employee’s position (or an
equivalent position) and level of pay. Additionally, an employer must maintain all of the employee’s
benefits such as medical insurance.
If an employee meets the requirements listed above, they are entitled to take leave if any of the following
circumstances apply:
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The employee has been diagnosed with an illness or has sustained an injury
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The employee’s spouse, child or parent is ill or has sustained an injury requiring care
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Family hardship due to military deployment
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The employee has become a new parent (applicable to men as well as women)
An employer’s failure to comply with the California Family Rights Act or the Family and Medical Leave Act may result in substantial fines and monetary
compensation for the employee. As an experienced Employment Attorney and Family and Medical Leave Attorney, Damien J. Miranda can help you secure the
justice and compensation you deserve.
In certain cases, family and medical leave disputes may also give rise to additional causes of action, including those based on wrongful termination, workplace discrimination and employer retaliation.
Contact Our Family and Medical Leave Attorney Today
Whether the leave is for a new family member, military service, family hardship, or for an illness for yourself or for a family member, our Southern California Family and Medical Leave Lawyer understands your
need to take time off work. The law provides a maximum of 26 weeks per year, taken continuously or intermittently.
Contact The Law Office of Southern California Family and Medical Leave Lawyer Damien J. Miranda for experienced advice and counsel if an employer has refused to allow your legally protected time off. Call (909)
484-9041 or contact us online. Please schedule a confidential, free consultation to address your concerns and learn the ways we can help you.