Category Archives: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
When You’re Sick With a Medical Condition and Need Time Off: Who Is Entitled to Medical Leave Under California Law
Life happens. Maybe it is your own serious medical condition or that of an immediate family member. When a medical emergency occurs, the last thing on your mind may be the worry of whether you will come back to a job. Luckily for employees in California, both federal and state laws require that most… Read More »
Intermittent Leave Under California Law: Your Rights When You Have an Ongoing Medical Condition
Medical leave in California involves a complex web of state and federal regulations, in addition to whatever leave policies your individual employer maintains. It is worrisome enough to deal with a serious medical condition on your own, but the situation can become even more stressful if you are worried about losing your job while… Read More »
Family Leave Protections Extended to 2.8 Million More Workers in California as of January 1, 2018
More than 2.8 million California employees have something to celebrate this year. Effective January 1, 2018, SB 63 becomes law, giving those employees working for small businesses the opportunity to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to bond with their newborn, for adoption, or for placement of a foster child without the… Read More »
