Author name: Tom Feher, Esq.

No, you cannot legally be fired simply because your short-term disability claim was denied. The denial of disability insurance benefits doesn’t automatically strip away your job protections under California and federal law, and your employer must still comply with leave laws and disability accommodations regardless of whether your insurance claim was approved. Contact our Torrance

Disability discrimination in California is illegal under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). California disability discrimination victims can recover lost wages, emotional distress damages, attorney fees, and punitive damages. Settlements typically range from $50,000 to $500,000+, with severe cases involving wrongful termination or failure-to-accommodate exceeding $1M.

California discrimination lawsuits typically take 12 to 36 months to resolve. The CRD (Civil Rights Department) administrative complaint takes 6-12 months, and litigation after filing runs 12-24 additional months. Most cases settle in mediation 18-24 months after filing. Complex cases involving multiple plaintiffs, class actions, or punitive damages can extend 3-5 years. Right-to-sue letter is

Discrimination lawyers in California typically charge 33-40% contingency fees, meaning you pay nothing unless you win your case. At Feher Law, our employment discrimination attorneys work on this “no win, no fee” basis because we treat our clients as an extension of our family and understand the financial challenges workplace discrimination creates. Need help with

To sue an employer for gender discrimination in California: (1) file a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) within 3 years, (2) obtain a right-to-sue letter, (3) file a lawsuit in California Superior Court within 1 year of the letter. California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and Equal Pay Act allow recovery