When a California employee requires a leave of absence, they may be eligible for leave under two key statutes: the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Although these laws have similarities, they vary slightly in terms of coverage, eligibility requirements, and reasons for taking leave. This blog post explores […]
CFRA vs FMLA: Understanding the Key Differences Read More »
CFRA, short for the California Family Rights Act, is a California statute that provides eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical issues. This blog attempts to answer the most common questions asked by employees who are either on CFRA leave or trying to determine whether they qualify
CFRA Leave: A Guide to the California Family Rights Act Read More »
Over the last few years, California has significantly expanded leave rights for its workers. Some of the most notable changes have been broadening medical leave coverage to employers with at least five employees (rather than 50) and providing leave to care for an expanded group of individuals (e.g., domestic partners and children of domestic partners).
California Expands Leave Rights to Include “Designated Person” Read More »
California continues to expand protections for its workers. From increased minimum wages to bereavement leave rights, here are some of the new employment laws taking effect in 2023. Minimum Wage Increases Starting January 1, 2023, the minimum wage in California will increase to $15.50 per hour. In contrast to previous years, this new rate applies
New Employment Laws 2023: Minimum Wage, Bereavement Leave, and More Read More »
A question that sometimes comes up in my work is whether an employer can ask an employee to work during their FMLA leave. And, more specifically, what communications and requests by an employer are appropriate during a leave of absence. This article answers these questions and provides specific examples of acceptable and unacceptable requests by
Working While on FMLA Leave: What Employers Can and Cannot Ask of You Read More »
What Are Maximum Leave Policies? Maximum leave policies cap the amount of leave an employee may take from work. They are sometimes referred to as no-fault attendance policies and can take many forms. While facially neutral, maximum leave policies are problematic when applied to leave taken for a disability because they can unfairly penalize disabled
Maximum Leave Policies that Violate the ADA and FEHA Read More »
