The Schlehr Law Firm, P.C. - Burbank, CA

Championing Employee Rights and Workplace Equality in Burbank, California

Experiencing discrimination or facing termination simply for expanding your family or taking medical leave is devastating and unlawful. The Schlehr Law Firm, P.C., located at 303 N Glenoaks Blvd, Suite 200 in Burbank, California, is a premier boutique practice dedicated to safeguarding employee rights. Founded in 2003 by Harvard Law School graduate Sarah B. Schlehr, the firm has achieved statewide prominence as California's foremost authority on pregnancy and medical leave advocacy. When employees need to hire an employment attorney or consult a wrongful termination lawyer who possesses exceptional trial expertise and compassion, The Schlehr Law Firm delivers top-tier legal advocacy.

Leading California Pregnancy and Leave Rights Advocacy

California provides comprehensive maternity protections, yet expectant mothers are frequently penalized by employers. The Schlehr Law Firm specializes in enforcing rights under the California Pregnancy Disability Leave law, the California Family Rights Act, the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, and Paid Family Leave. Operating as dedicated workplace discrimination lawyers, the team represents workers denied reasonable accommodations, refused lactation breaks, or pressured to quit. The firm ensures employers respect medical restrictions and provide all statutory leave guaranteed under state statutes.

Wrongful Termination and Medical Leave Retaliation

A frequent violation occurs when employees attempt to return from approved medical or parental leave, only to find their positions eliminated or demoted. The Schlehr Law Firm serves as skilled wrongful termination lawyers, challenging pretextual restructuring and retaliatory dismissals. The legal team analyzes internal communications and timing records to prove adverse actions were unlawfully motivated by an employee's protected leave or medical condition.

Defending Veterans and Protecting Diverse Workers

In addition to parental and medical leave cases, The Schlehr Law Firm defends military service members under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and the California Military and Veterans Code. Furthermore, the firm's harassment lawyers and discrimination attorneys litigate claims involving disability discrimination, race, sex, gender identity, age, and whistleblower retaliation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act.

Core Practice Concentrations

• Pregnancy Discrimination: Protecting workers from adverse treatment, denied accommodations, and demotions due to pregnancy.
• Leave of Absence Rights: Enforcing compliance with California Pregnancy Disability Leave, CFRA, and federal FMLA laws.
• Wrongful Termination: Challenging illegal discharges tied to medical leave, disability accommodations, or protected complaints.
• Workplace Discrimination and Harassment: Holding employers accountable for hostile environments and bias based on sex, race, or disability.
• USERRA and Military Rights: Defending military veterans and reservists against unlawful employment retaliation.

Elite Trial Experience and Client-Centered Philosophy

The attorneys at The Schlehr Law Firm bring extraordinary credentials to every client's case, combining Harvard Law School training with Trial Lawyers College trial advocacy. Having served on the Executive Board of the California Employment Lawyers Association, founding attorney Sarah Schlehr is respected throughout California for shaping employee rights. The boutique model ensures every client receives individualized attention and a tailored litigation strategy. The firm offers free initial consultations and operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no legal fees unless a financial recovery is achieved.