Tag: CFRA
Understanding, Managing Leaves of Absence Seminar
For the third consecutive year, employees’ leave of absence requests continue to increase, according to AbsenceSoft’s 2025 State of Leave and Accommodations Report, with injury…
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…
Last Call: Register for Leaves of Absence Virtual Seminar Now!
Managing leaves of absence can be complicated. Is paid family leave a protected leave of absence? Can an employee who calls in sick using their…
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 —…
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…
Virtual Seminar Unravels Complex Leaves of Absence
Can an employee who calls in sick using their California paid sick leave just two minutes before their shift be penalized for lack of notice?…
