Complete Leave of Absence Compliance Packet (California)
California has some of the most protective and complex requirements for personal, family, and parental leaves. Managing these leaves compliantly and effectively is one of the biggest challenges faced by employers.
This comprehensive and detailedpacket provides step-by-step guidance on these three leave protections to ensure that employers manage, support and comply with all state and federal requirements. It includes guidance on FMLA, CFRA, and PDL; all appropriate forms, a sample leave policy, leave request forms and certifications of healthcare providers; pregnancy related forms and policy, checklists, and required notices.
The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) requires employers with at least five employees to provide up to 12 workweeks of unpaid job-protected leave during any 12-month period for a wide (and expanding) range of covered reasons, including to bond with a new child.
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is the federal law that requires most employers with 50 or more employees to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave of absence for specific medical and family reasons.
The Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) is a California state law that requires all employers to provide eligible employees with unpaid, job-protected leave in the event of a pregnancy, childbirth, loss of pregnancy, and/or pregnancy-related physical and mental conditions. Eligible employees may take up to four months of leave per pregnancy and may be eligible and/or qualify for leave protections under FMLA and/or CFRA (used for parental bonding time).
This California FMLA, CFRA, PDL Leave Packet and any information contained herein is provided for informational purposes only, and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Any document(s) and information should be reviewed by your respective legal counsel for the state(s) and jurisdiction(s) in which your employees work and/or in which you operate to ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state law, and to ensure that it is appropriate to your particular situation. This packet is only intended to provide guidance and forms that relate to the CFRA and PDL laws as they relate to the FMLA. This is a non-exhaustive list of all state laws and is not intended for use in states other than California. For example, the packet focuses on leave laws, while employers should also consider requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The packet does not guarantee that these laws apply to your business or your employees’ individual circumstances. Note that state and federal laws are regularly updated and new laws are implemented; therefore, you should review all relevant laws in effect for any changes. This packet is current as of the last revision date indicated in the document and is not warranted beyond that date. The materials are intended for personal use only and distribution without fpSOLUTIONS’ express written consent is prohibited.