Alireza Alivandivafa - Leaves of Absence & Medical Leave Disputes - Mediation & Arbitration Services

Mediation for FMLA, CFRA, and PDL Claims

Confidential, effective resolution of protected leave disputes.

Disputes over medical and family leave often arise at the worst possible time—during employee illness, disability, pregnancy, or caregiving. Alireza offers a compassionate, legally sound forum to resolve these challenges without litigation.

• Denial of protected leave (FMLA, CFRA, PDL)

• Retaliation or interference with leave rights

• Return-to-work accommodation breakdowns

• Termination during or after protected leave

With deep knowledge of leave laws and how they intersect with accommodation rights, Alireza helps all parties reach enforceable, fair agreements.

Why Choose ADR for Leave Disputes?

● Timely Resolution – Avoid workplace disruption and compliance risks

● Compassionate Process – Recognize the human side of medical leave

● Legal Clarity – Address overlapping state and federal obligations

For Employers & Defense Counsel:

Minimize the risk of wrongful termination, retaliation, and FMLA litigation. Alireza helps resolve conflicts involving medical documentation, job protection, and policy enforcement.

For Employees & Plaintiff’s Attorneys:

Protect your right to heal, care for family, or give birth without fear of reprisal. Alireza ensures your voice is heard while identifying legally viable paths forward.

What Counsel Needs to Know (and Why It Matters)

Key Legal Authorities:

• FMLA / CFRA

• PDL / ADA / FEHA

• Interference vs. retaliation

→ Why it matters: Missteps in leave law compliance are costly and common. ADR mitigates exposure.

Creative Settlement Tools:

• Modified schedules

• Job reinstatement or transitions

• Emotional distress valuation

→ Why it matters: Court orders often lack flexibility. ADR delivers nuanced outcomes.

Why Choose Alireza Alivandivafa

• 17+ Years of Employment & Civil Rights Law Experience

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

  • Trusted Neutral – Panel Arbitrator (AAA), 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 Leave Disputes with Clarity and Compassion

Alireza Alivandivafa offers the rare ability to balance empathy, compliance, and strategic negotiation in leave-related employment claims. Whether you're representing a terminated employee, defending an employer, or working through a return-to-work dispute, Alireza facilitates resolution with sensitivity, fairness, and speed.

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