Under the California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”) and Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) as well as other statutes, employee are eligible for protected leave (meaning cannot be fired or subjected to an adverse employment action like a demotion) because of a disability, pregnancy, or the need to care for a family member. If you were terminated while on leave or your employer is not honoring your leave (by forcing you to work even though you are on a protected leave) please contact our firm for a free case evaluation. Mr. Henderson has extensive experience handling cases involving family and medical leave act violations.