# Fired for a medical leave of absense, or military sue now > Denied leave? Our employment lawyers have tried many FMLA, CFRA, disability, pregnancy cases. Also fired for jury duty, domestic abuse cases Source: https://fresnoemployeelawyer.com/leaves-of-absence/ Firm: Employment Lawyers Group — employee-side employment lawyers since 1993. Serving Fresno County, California. Phone: (818) 783-7300 (calling is the fastest way to reach the legal team) Office: 13418 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Contact form: https://fresnoemployeelawyer.com/contact/ Consultations are free and confidential; cases are taken on contingency. --- ## **California Employment Attorney Protecting Your Right to Take Leave in California** Many employers don't understand the law when it comes to employee leaves. If your employer **denies your request** to go on leave or **retaliates** against you for taking leave, you may be entitled to compensation. 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For example, in California your right to take certain types of leave may be protected by the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act and the California Family Rights Act. Since your company's human resources department may not be adequately trained, it's best to consult an experienced employment law attorney to determine your rights under the law. If you are eligible for leave, the law protects you from **adverse employer actions** for exercising your right to take leave. Examples of adverse employer actions include firing you, demoting you, not promoting you, or transferring you to a less-desirable location or shift. To see if you might have a case, call your Fresno County employment lawyers at **[(818) 783-7300](tel:8187837300)**. We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs. **Se habla español.** #### **Fresno Employment Attorneys Protecting Your Right to Take Family or Medical Leave in California** If you need to take time off from work to recover from a serious health condition or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition, you are protected by a law known as the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) is a California law that provides similar, but often **better, protection**. If your employer has denied your right to take FMLA leave or has retaliated against you for taking leave, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact us to discuss your case and your options. 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We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs. **Se habla español.** ##### **Fresno, California Family Rights Act (CFRA) Lawyer** If you need to take time off from work to provide the direct care for certain family members or to recover from a serious health condition, you may be protected by a law known as the **California Family Rights Act (CFRA)**. If your employer has denied your right to take leave or has retaliated against you for taking leave, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact us to discuss your case and your options. If you have worked 1,250 hours for an employer with 5 or more employees in a 75-mile radius, CFRA allows you to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave each year for the following reasons: 1. For the birth, adoption or foster care placement of a child 2. To care for certain family members who have a serious health condition 3. To recover from a serious health condition 4. 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