Employment Attorney

Helping Parents Balance Work and Family

As a parent, you have a lot on your plate. You need to balance your work schedule, your family’s needs, and your personal well-being. That can be tough, especially when your employer doesn’t respect your rights as a parent.

If you are a parent who is facing discrimination or who needs help with a workplace issue, M&A Law Offices is here for you. We are proud to represent parents throughout California.

Contact our office onlineor call(888) 716-4314to learn how we can help!

Can I Be Fired for Being a Parent?

Being a parent is a protected class in California. That means employers cannot discriminate against you because you are a parent or because you have children.

Examples of parental discrimination include:

• Not hiring someone because they are a parent
• Refusing to promote an employee because they have children
• Firing an employee because they have kids
• Passing an employee over for a raise because they are a parent

These are just a few examples of the many ways in which employers can discriminate against parents in the workplace. If you have been treated unfairly, you should speak to an employment lawyer about your rights.

Can My Employer Refuse to Give Me Time Off for My Kids?

California law gives parents many rights when it comes to taking time off work to care for their children.

Parents are entitled to time off work for the following reasons:

• Recovering from a pregnancy or childbirth
• Bonding with a new child
• Attending school or child care activities
• Dealing with a child’s health condition
• Attending to a child’s school emergency
• Attending to a child’s health emergency

Parents in California are also entitled to take time off work to attend to a child’s school disciplinary meeting. If you are being denied time off for any of these reasons, you should speak to a San Diego parent lawyer about your rights.

Can I Get Fired for Taking Maternity Leave?

California law gives many employees the right to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid job-protected leave for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions. 

At the end of your leave, your employer must return you to your same position or a similar one. Your employer cannot fire you or retaliate against you for taking maternity leave. If you have been treated unfairly, you should speak to an employment lawyer about your rights.

How Can I Balance Work and Family?

Trying to balance work and family is a common struggle for many parents. If you are struggling to balance your responsibilities, you may be entitled to the following accommodations:

• Flexible work hours
• Telecommuting
• Part-time work
• Job-sharing

If you are being denied an accommodation, you should speak to an employment lawyer about your rights.

Can I Get Fired for Taking Time Off to Care for a Sick Child?

Under California law, parents are entitled to take time off work to care for a sick child. However, this time off is unpaid, and your employer may require you to use any accrued sick time to care for your child.

If you are being fired or retaliated against for taking time off to care for a sick child, you should speak to an employment lawyer about your rights.

Can I Take Time Off to Attend My Child’s School Activities?

California law gives parents the right to take time off work to attend to their child’s school activities. This time off includes parent-teacher conferences, school plays, and other school events. However, this time off is unpaid, and your employer may require you to use any accrued vacation time to attend to your child’s school activities.

If you are being fired or retaliated against for taking time off to attend your child’s school activities, you should speak to a San Diego parent lawyer about your rights.

How Can an Employment Lawyer Help Me?

At M&A Law Offices we are proud to represent parents who are facing workplace issues. Our employment attorneys are committed to helping you resolve your issue as quickly and efficiently as possible. We will take the time to listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and explain your options. We will help you understand your rights as a parent, and we will fight to protect them.

Why Choose M&A Law Offices?

• Our firm is committed to helping you achieve your goals. Whether you are facing a wrongful termination, sexual harassment, or wage and hour dispute, we will fight to protect your rights.
• We have a proven track record of success. Over the years, we have helped hundreds of employees throughout California. We have the experience, knowledge, and skill to help you too.
• We have excellent reviews. Our employment lawyers in California are proud of the excellent reviews we have earned from our past clients. We are honored to have been recognized for our hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence.

How Can I Get Legal Advice?

M&A Law Offices committed to helping parents in throughout California. Contact our office online or call to learn more about our firm and to schedule a consultation with an Employment lawyer.