EMPLOYMENT

Plaintiff, a restaurant employee, sustained a low back injury that rendered him unable to work at Defendant’s establishment. Although he received treatment over several months, his communication with the employer regarding his medical condition and work status was sporadic. When the employer requested medical documentation confirming his fitness to return to work, communication between the parties deteriorated and eventually ceased. The employee did not return to work. Approximately one year later, he filed a lawsuit alleging violations of FEHA, including constructive termination, harassment, and retaliation. Despite a change in business ownership prior to the filing, the matter was successfully resolved through mediation involving the employee, the current owner, and the former owner.