Alireza Alivandivafa - Disability Discrimination & Failure to Accommodate Mediation Services

Specialized Mediation in Employment & Labor Law: ADA, FEHA, CFRA

Resolve accommodation disputes with clarity, empathy, and compliance.

Disability discrimination cases—especially those involving failure to accommodate or medical leave—require an informed and emotionally intelligent approach. Alireza Alivandivafa offers confidential, strategic dispute resolution for claims involving:

• Denial of reasonable accommodations

• Failure to engage in the interactive process

• Perceived or temporary disability bias

• Interference with medical leave under FMLA or CFRA

With over 17 years of employment law and ADR experience, Alireza brings the legal depth and interpersonal skill needed to resolve complex disability-related conflicts effectively.

Why Choose ADR for Disability & Accommodation Claims?

• Confidentiality – Prevent public disclosure of sensitive medical issues

• Empathy – Address power imbalances and trauma with care

• Legal Precision – Understand evolving state and federal protections

• Efficient Resolution – Avoid prolonged litigation and workplace disruption

For Defense Counsel:

Alireza works with HR teams, risk managers, and in-house counsel to resolve high-risk disability claims without escalating exposure or creating long-term friction with valued employees.

For Plaintiff Attorneys:

Your clients deserve to be heard and respected. Alireza creates a safe environment to share their experience while working toward a settlement that reflects the emotional and legal realities of the case.

What Counsel Needs to Know (and Why It Matters)

Understanding the Legal Framework:

• ADA, FEHA, CFRA, FMLA, PDL

• Interactive process obligations

• Leave coordination and undue hardship defense

→ Why it matters: A neutral who understands both compliance and compassion can help resolve impasse and minimize litigation.

Settlement Considerations:

• Accommodation reinstatement

• Leave extension and benefits continuity

• Emotional distress and backpay

• Confidentiality and non-disparagement

→ Why it matters: These terms require careful crafting to meet client needs and employer constraints.

Why Choose Alireza Alivandivafa

• 17+ Years of Employment & Civil Rights Law Experience

• Culturally Fluent – LGBTQ+ competent, fluent in English, French, and German

• Trusted Neutral – Trusted Mediator by Resolve Law LA, C.D. Cal, LASC MVP

• Trauma-Informed & Resolution-Driven – Balancing empathy with legal precision

• Strategic & Practical – Skilled in protecting clients while crafting sustainable solutions

Locations Served

Alireza offers remote and in-person sessions throughout:

• Los Angeles

• San Diego

• San Francisco Bay Area

• Statewide California

• Nationwide (via Zoom or hybrid)

Ready to Resolve?

Resolve Disability Discrimination Disputes with Clarity and Compassion

Alireza Alivandivafa offers a rare combination of legal fluency, procedural control, and trauma-informed care to help resolve disability discrimination and accommodation disputes efficiently, discreetly, and respectfully.

Whether navigating the complexities of medical leave, reasonable accommodation, or failure to engage in the interactive process, Alireza creates a space where all parties feel heard, legally protected, and solution-focused.

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