Job-protected pregnancy leave is a right afforded to most employees in California under federal and state laws. If you get fired, demoted, retaliated against, or asked not to come back to your job for taking pregnancy leave, seek legal advice from Fairchild Employment Law. Our employment attorneys in San Diego will walk you through your opportunities for a legal remedy during a free initial consultation.
Why Hire Us?
- Our employment law attorneys have been representing victims of discrimination, harassment, and other employer violations in San Diego for many years.
- We are passionate about helping employees understand and protect their rights under state and federal pregnancy leave laws. We will fight by your side.
- Jillian Fairchild has prior experience working as a defense attorney for employers. This gives her clients a unique advantage thanks to her insider knowledge of how the other side works.
- We won’t get paid unless you do. We take pregnancy leave law cases on a contingency fee basis, with $0 charged upfront and $0 if we don’t win.
How Can an Attorney Help You With a Pregnancy Leave Violation Claim?
California may have some of the strongest legal protections for pregnant workers in the country, but that doesn’t mean you are guaranteed fair treatment. Unfortunately, many employers in San Diego are guilty of legal violations, such as denying job-protected medical leave for pregnancy, the birth of a child, or medical conditions related to either.
If you suffer any adverse outcomes for requesting or taking medical leave as afforded to you by the law for pregnancy-related conditions, an attorney can help you get justice. Your lawyer can search for evidence of a legal violation to hold your employer accountable. An attorney can accurately evaluate how much your case is worth in terms of backpay and other compensation and seek optimal results in or out of the courtroom on your behalf.
What Are California’s Pregnancy Leave Laws?
Multiple state and federal laws afford legal protections for employees who are pregnant, going through childbirth, dealing with related medical conditions, or wish to take leave to bond with a new baby (including an adopted child).
These laws include:
- Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- California Family Rights Act (CFRA)
- Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)
- Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)
These laws grant qualifying workers the right to take unpaid medical leave or Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) for up to 12 weeks, in most cases, without fear of losing their jobs or facing retaliation.
What to Do if Your Pregnancy Leave Rights Are Violated in San Diego
If you have an employer in San Diego who is refusing to grant your pregnancy-related medical leave request, is discriminating against or harassing you because of your pregnancy, is threatening job termination, or has demoted you or refused to allow you to return to your previous position, you may be eligible for compensation.
Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to:
- Backpay
- Lost employment opportunities
- Interest
- Emotional distress damages
- The reinstatement of your job
- Attorney’s fees and court costs
- Punitive damages
You can take legal action against an employer in the form of a federal complaint, insurance claim, or civil lawsuit. Start by documenting the discrimination or retaliation that you suffered in detail. Collect copies of any relevant medical records and employment documents. Then, bring this information to an attorney to discuss potential legal remedies.
Contact Us for a Free Case Review in San Diego
The strength of your legal representation can make all the difference to your pregnancy leave case in San Diego. Contact Fairchild Employment Law to work with a highly experienced and skilled employment lawyer. We have an in-depth understanding of every state and federal law that protects pregnant workers in California. We can help you move forward with a strong claim. Contact us today to begin with a free, strategic consultation, where we will listen to your story and assess your case at no cost or obligation to hire us. Call (619) 306-1454.