Employment – Wrongful Termination

Our client had devoted more than two decades of loyal and consistent service to her employer in Los Angeles, California, with an unblemished performance record throughout her career. When she developed a serious illness that required her to take protected medical leave under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), her employer responded by terminating her employment – a clear and unlawful act of retaliation.

Terminating an employee for taking legally protected medical leave is a serious violation of California employment law. Employees who are ill and need time to recover should not have to choose between their health and their job. California law provides strong protections for workers in these situations, and employers who disregard those protections face substantial liability – including damages for lost wages, benefits, emotional distress, and attorney’s fees.

Feher Law took on the case and fought aggressively to hold the employer accountable. In July 2024, we secured a $1,400,000 settlement for our client in Los Angeles – recognizing the wrongful nature of her termination and compensating her for lost wages, benefits, emotional distress, and the career disruption caused by her employer’s illegal conduct. If you were terminated for taking medical leave or in retaliation for exercising your employment rights in California, Feher Law is ready to stand in your corner.