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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Woodland Hills FMLA Attorneys

Experienced Counsel from the Law Office of Payab & Associates

California's Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) gives many California workers certain entitlements when suddenly faced with circumstances that prevent them from working. For businesses, it is critical to comply with the FMLA to avoid damaging legal entanglements. For employees, it is also possible to fight back against employers who refuse to provide the leave the FMLA guarantees.

No matter which side of an FMLA issue you may be on, the Law Office of Payab & Associates is ready to assist you. We have more than two decades of combined experience in the California employment law arena and know what it takes to protect and assert our clients' interests. If you are a business interested in FMLA compliance or a wronged employee that needs their FMLA rights spoken for, our Woodland Hills FMLA lawyers are prepared to help you assess your options.

Call our firm at (818) 918-5522 today. We're ready to help you navigate your FMLA issue.

What Does FMLA Provide?

The Family and Medical Leave Act was put in place to protect employees who suddenly face challenging circumstances from losing their jobs. FMLA provides these employees with 12 weeks of unpaid leave during any 12-month period. During this leave, employers cannot fire the employee for their lack of attendance in the workplace. Workers become eligible for FMLA protection when they've worked for an employer for at least one year and worked at least 1,250 hours during that previous year.

Under FMLA, employees can take leave when:

  • They give birth and must take care of a new child.
  • They adopt a child.
  • They have a serious health issue.
  • They must care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health issue.

Who Must Comply with FMLA

Not every employer in California must provide FMLA leave benefits to their employees-- some consideration is made to smaller companies who may not have the infrastructure in place to grant significant leave. The only businesses that are mandated to provide FMLA leave are those that employ 50 or more people who live within a 75-mile radius of the workplace. If a company does not meet these requirements, they do not have to provide FMLA leave.

Do not face your critical FMLA issue without an experienced advocate by your side. Contact our firm today to request a confidential case evaluation.

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    • “Patient and Thorough”
      David read through my contract and explained it thoroughly to me, answering every question that I had. He is knowledgeable and a very nice person, and I will be use him again.
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      David provided professional services and insightful advice to us. I really appreciate the work he has done. I would highly recommend this law office.
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    • “[David] was able to guide me through all my options”
      David from Payab & Associates helped me out immensely when I was at a complete dead end and had no idea what next steps to take. He was able to guide me through all my options and he was so understanding of my situation throughout our communication.
      - Shwetha G.
    • “I didn't feel rushed and I felt heard, which is important for over-the-phone consultations.”
      I was looking for every possible solution to my legal inquiry, and David was really helpful. He is knowledgeable about many legal facets and took the time to educate me about the pros and cons of different choices I could make. He provided cheaper options I can take, which is important for me to consider as a student seeking legal advice. I didn't feel rushed and I felt heard, which is important for over-the-phone consultations. I see myself contacting David again, he's great!
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      I spoke with Mr. Payab through USC's legal consultation program, and he was very helpful and provided detailed advice and assistance. During the consultation, he explained the necessary processes to remedy the issues I was facing and provided tips on clauses to include in the documentation. Mr. Payab was very professional and I would definitely recommend his services. I will definitely contact him again for any future legal advice or consultations.
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      Mr. Payab and his entire office are truly amazing and Heaven sent! Look no further when seeking counsel. Mr. Payab is extremely wise and I absolutely give him a five star, first class rating. He is the best in the business. The communication, knowledge, and work ethic is outstanding. I am truly grateful for his counsel. David really cares about his clients and it shows.
      - Shy D.
    • “He gave me the best possible advice and several different options.”
      David is amazing, he gave me the best possible advice and several different options. He explained the pros/cons of each option and let me decide how to proceed.
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    Why Choose The Law Office of Payab & Associates?

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