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Donating an organ or bone marrow is a profoundly selfless act that saves lives. In recognition of the vital importance of organ and bone marrow donation, California law protects employees from job loss and other adverse consequences that might otherwise result from...
The loss of a loved one can be one of the most painful moments in a person’s life. California law recognizes this and provides protections to help employees take needed time away from work with dignity, and without the added stress of worrying about job security....
Under the California Family Rights Act (the “CFRA”), eligible employees may take up to 12 weeks of leave in a 12-month period for the birth of a child, the adoption of a child, or the placement of a child in foster care. Eligible employees may also take leave to care...
Effective April 1, 2020, the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the "FFCRA") requires employers wither fewer than 500 employees to provide paid sick leave benefits to employees who are unable to work because of COVID-19. However, many food sector workers...
In Bareno v. San Diego Community College District, 7 Cal.App.5th 546 (2017), the California Court of Appeal held in favor of an employee, finding that under the California Family Rights Act (the “CFRA”), an employer is obligated to inquire of an employee if the...
Originally Published on August 10, 2018; Updated/Revised on January 15, 2020 Under California law, your employer must provide you with time off for jury duty. Below are four things you should know about your rights: No. 1: No Employer Size Requirement. All employers...
Originally Published on December 6, 2019; Revised on April 17, 2021 In Avila v. Continental Airlines, Inc., 165 Cal.App.4th 1237 (2008), the California Court of Appeal clarified what an employee must do in order to request leave under the California Family Rights Act...
According to Reuters, a U.S. study suggests that “[w]omen training for careers in surgery are more likely to abandon the profession when they experience pregnancy discrimination or have insufficient time for maternity leave.” Read the full article, entitled “Pregnancy...
Does your employer have a maximum leave policy? A maximum leave policy is when an employer sets a cap or a “maximum” on the amount of leave that you are permitted to take (e.g., six months). If you exceed that “maximum,” the maximum leave policy typically provides...
California Labor Code Sections 1025 to 1028 (“California’s Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Law”) provide that if your employer has twenty-five or more employees, your employer must provide you unpaid time off so that you can participate in an alcohol or drug...