Tomlinson v. Qualcomm, Inc.

Opinion

MCDONALD, Acting P. J.

Appellant Lona Tomlinson, an at-will employee of respondent Qualcomm, Inc., received a family leave of absence from her employment as provided by California’s Family Rights Act (Gov. Code, § 12945.2) (CFRA) and Qualcomm’s personnel policies. During Tomlinson’s family leave of absence, Qualcomm implemented a company-wide reduction in work force; Tomlinson was among the more than 300 employees whose employment was terminated. Tomlinson argues that the CFRA immunizes persons on family leave from employment termination. She alternatively argues that Qualcomm’s…