Category Archives: FMLA and Other Leaves of Absence

Brief Overview of Leave Laws All California Employers Should Be Aware Of

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CEN Blog ImageEssential leave laws every CA employer should know! Weintraub Tobin attorneys Meagan Bainbridge and Ryan Abernethy break down the key points and provide practical advice on managing these leaves in the latest installment of California Employment News.

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SB848 – Protected Leave for Reproductive Loss

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CEN Blog ImageThere are a number of statutes in California that grant eligible employees the right to take a leave of absence for various reasons. SB848 creates a new leave of absence entitlement under CA law regarding reproductive loss. Lizbeth “Beth” West and Shauna Correia review this new protected leave in this episode of California Employment News.

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SB616 – Changes to Paid Sick Leave Law for 2024

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California recently amended its sick leave law, the Healthy Families Healthy Workplace Act, by increasing paid sick leave accrual mandates and sick time cap amounts. Lizbeth (“Beth”) West and Shauna Correia discuss these changes on this episode of California Employment News.

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Department of Labor Guidance on Telework

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The U.S. Department of Labor issued guidance earlier this year that reminds employers of the current rights of teleworking employees under both the FLSA and FMLA. The Labor & Employment practice group reviews this guidance in this episode of California Employment News.

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Navigating the SF Military Leave Pay Protection Act

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A new law mandates employers to provide appropriate military leave compensation for San Francisco employees while they are away for military duty. The Labor & Employment practice group reviews the SF Military Leave Pay Protection Act in this episode of California Employment News.

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Expansion of Covid-19 Supplemental Paid Leave

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COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave has been extended through December 31, 2022. Learn more about the expansion, including testing requirements and required notices to employees, in this episode of California Employment News with Meagan Bainbridge and Katie Collins.

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Fundamentals of the California Family Rights Act (CFRA)

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In this episode of California Employment News, Ryan Abernethy and Lukas Clary discuss recent changes to the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and what these changes mean for employers.

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