Wrongful Termination Settlement #2

Our client in Orange County, California, was wrongfully terminated after requesting medical leave – a protected right under both California state law and federal law. Despite being fully entitled to take time off to address a serious health condition, our client was fired in direct retaliation for exercising her legal workplace rights.

California’s employment laws are among the strongest in the nation, providing robust protections for workers who need medical leave. The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) expressly prohibit employers from retaliating against employees for requesting or taking qualifying medical leave. When employers violate these laws, they expose themselves to significant liability – including lost wages, emotional distress damages, and in egregious cases, punitive damages.

Feher Law pursued the wrongful termination claim in Orange County and secured a recovery of $933,522.55 for our client – compensating her for lost income, benefits, and the emotional and financial harm caused by the unlawful termination. If you were fired after requesting or taking medical leave in Orange County or anywhere in California, Feher Law is here to fight for your rights.