In California, employees have the right to take protected leaves of absence under a complex web of leave laws. From medical and family leaves to bereavement and reproductive loss leave, managing these requests can be challenging — especially as legal requirements continue to evolve. On March 26–27, 2026, CalChamber’s Leaves of Absence virtual seminar will help employers better understand these rules and confidently manage employee leave requests.
During the two half-day seminar, CalChamber’s employment law experts will clearly and concisely explain key legal leave of absence requirements and provide best practices to implement in your workplace. Also included is a collection of compliance tools, including California-specific templates, checklists, forms and more!
During the seminar, the topics covered include:
- California mandatory paid sick leave.
- Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) policies.
- Pregnancy disability leave (PDL) and leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA).
- California-specific leaves for bereavement, reproductive loss, school activities and more.
- Federal and California military leaves.
- Disability leave/leave as a reasonable accommodation.
- State Disability Insurance (SDI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL) wage replacement programs.
These seminars are ideal for HR professionals, legal and employment law counsel, office managers, business owners and anyone responsible for managing employee leaves of absence.
Please note: No recording will be associated with this virtual seminar, so be sure to attend the live training.
Participants will receive downloadable presentation slides and supplemental training materials, and they will have the opportunity to submit questions to the presenters during the seminar.
In addition, this seminar is approved for 6.5 California recertification credits toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute (HRCI); 6.5 Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities; and 6.5 MCLE credits.
[Two Half-Day Virtual Seminar] Leaves of Absence
- (Part 1) Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PT
- (Part 2) Friday, March 27, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PT
Cost: $349 ($279.20 for CalChamber Preferred Members and higher).
To learn more or to secure your spot for the Leaves of Absence seminar, visit the CalChamber Store or call (800) 331-8877.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical tools and guidance for navigating California’s complex leave laws and managing employee leaves of absence with confidence.
