Protecting California Workers and Their Families
California Family Rights Act / Family and Medical Leave Act
California workers are protected under both the CFRA (California Family Rights Act) and the FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act). These acts provide workers with certain rights, including time off from work for medical reasons without fear of termination during the absence. If you have questions about or need help filing a CFRA or FMLA claim, Anticouni & Associates can help. We are one of the oldest and most respected employment law firms on California's Central Coast.
If you have questions about your rights under the CFRA or FMLA, we can help. Contact us online or by phone at (805) 284-9728 or toll-free at (800) 551-9018 to speak with an experienced employment law attorney. Our law offices are conveniently located in the Santa Barbara area.
Defending Your CFRA and FMLA Rights
Both the CFRA and FMLA allow eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks off from work in a given calendar year for the following reasons:
- The employee is unable to work due to a medical condition
- The employee needs to take care of an immediate family member with a serious health condition
- The employee needs time off for the birth or adoption of a child in the family
For a worker to be eligible for CFRA and FMLA leave, the following conditions must be met:
- Must have worked at the company for at least 12 months
- Must have worked at least 1250 hours during that time
- Employer must have at least 50 employees within a 75 mile radius; smaller companies are not held to the standards of the CFRA and FMLA
If you feel that your employer is denying your benefits, our employment law attorneys can help you defend your rights. We have been assisting clients with these matters since 1979 and have a lengthy record of successes on behalf of our clients.
Contact Our Santa Barbara, California, Law Office Today
If you feel that your rights under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) or Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) have been violated, we can help answer your questions and seek legal action. Contact us online, by phone at (805) 284-9728 or toll-free at (800) 551-9018 to speak with a dedicated California employment lawyer. We offer all clients a free initial consultation.
