Category: FMLA/CFRA
Register Now to Understand California’s Complex Leave Laws
California’s leave laws don’t operate in isolation — they can overlap, creating a maze of requirements for employers to navigate. From medical and family leave…
DOL Opinion Letters Address FMLA Questions About Travel Time and Temporary Closures
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued two opinion letters addressing employer questions under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regarding whether time…
Don’t Discourage Employee’s Use of California/Federal Family Leave
One of our employees has notified us that he wants to use state/federal family leave in approximately two months when his baby is born. Although…
‘Paid Family Leave’ — Who Can Request It; How It Works
I own a small business, and I have an employee who has been with my company for a few months. He came to me this…
Military Caregiver Leave: When It Applies and When It Doesn’t
I know my business is covered by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) because we have more than 50 employees, but I received…
Medical Certification for Family Leave: Stay in Touch with Employee
Our employee went on family leave on August 1 (for which she was qualified). Our outside leave administration company disallowed the claim due to the…
How to Count Months with Company for State Family Rights Act Leave
I have a former seasonal employee who became a regular employee about nine months ago and is asking for a leave of absence to have…
CFRA/FMLA Leave for Elective Surgery
My employee is requesting California Family Rights Act/Family and Medical Leave Act (CFRA/FMLA) leave to have elective surgery. He is potentially eligible for leave because…
Alcohol/Drug Rehabilitation Leave: State/Federal Laws Provide Protections
One of our employees informed us that he is planning to enter a six-week alcohol or drug rehabilitation program. Are we required to provide him…
Intermittent Family Leave May Include Transfer to Different Position
Can we transfer an employee to a different position if the employee needs to take intermittent FMLA/CFRA leave for his medical treatments? Yes, as discussed…
