On September 29, 2022, California’s governor signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1041, which, beginning January 1, 2023, expands the definition of a “family member” under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and California’s Healthy...more
10/3/2022
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California Family Rights Act (CFRA) ,
Eligibility Determination ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
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Federal Labor Laws ,
Healthy Workplaces Healthy Families Act 2014 ,
New Legislation ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour
In normal times, December 31 for employers is the final day before a host of new laws might take effect. This year, however, is anything but normal, so New Year’s Eve takes on new meaning; it’s the last scheduled day for...more
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has implications for multiple workplace concerns, including health and safety, leaves of absence, discrimination, and travel. Although the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has been...more
3/5/2020
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Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Interim Guidance ,
International Travel ,
Layoffs ,
Leave of Absence ,
National Origin Discrimination ,
Occupational Exposure ,
OSH Act ,
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Risk Management ,
Sick Pay ,
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WARN Act ,
Workplace Safety
Dear Littler: One of our key employees was injured in a serious car accident. She qualified for, and took, a full 12 weeks of leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to recover. She was supposed to return to work...more
In regulations that became effective December 30, 2012, California employers received additional guidance on how to handle leaves of absence for employees disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition....more
Laws Providing Leaves of Absence -
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) -
The FMLA, as relevant here, requires covered employers to provide eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave due to a serious...more
11/26/2012
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Flexible Spending Accounts ,
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HSA ,
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