Category: Paid Family Leave
California’s Family Leave Mediation, Paid Family Leave Grants Updates
California’s Family Leave Mediation program and Paid Family Leave Grants program — aimed at supporting small businesses and their employees in managing family leave —…
California Paid Family Leave Grants Available to Eligible Businesses
Eligible small businesses in California may now apply for grants up to $2,000 per employee utilizing California’s Paid Family Leave program (PFL). These grants, funded…
Paid Family Leave Claims Filed July 1 Gain Two More Weeks of Benefits
My employee had a baby a few months ago, but she wants to wait until July to file for Paid Family Leave (PFL) so she…
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Passes
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed additional emergency relief legislation known as the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Families First Act). Passed because of…
Coronavirus Support Available for Workers, Employers
On Thursday, March 5, California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) clarified employer and employee coverage related to the coronavirus disease 2019, also known as COVID-19. The…
Compliance Issues, #MeToo Movement Impact Employers
Over the past year, employers’ compliance challenges increased significantly thanks to both an uptick in federal employment law enforcement, and the growing “patchwork” of state…
CalChamber Podcast: Proposed Expansion of Leaves of Absence Programs
CalChamber has released its 9th episode of The Workplace, a podcast on issues important to California employers and our economy. The subject of this week’s…
New Dads Can Bond with Baby Too!
Our employee’s wife just had a baby and he is asking us if he can take time off work and how much he will get…
