The Family and Medical Leave Act (29 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq)- known as the “FMLA”- was signed into law by President Bill Clinton in 1993 in response to a growing national concern about balancing work and family responsibilities.
Also codified in 1993, the California Family Rights Act (Gov. Code §12945.2)- known as the “CFRA” is California’s version of the FMLA. Sometimes referred to as the “Moore-Brown-Roberti Family Rights Act,” the CFRA is part of California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act- known as the “FEHA”- and is enforced by the California Civil Rights Department.
The CFRA and the FMLA differ in many ways, and California employers must be familiar with the requirements for each. In some cases the CFRA is more generous with the rights it affords employees, but in other cases the FMLA is more generous and also more expansive than the CFRA.
To register for Family Care and Medical Leave in California - Part 2, click here.
Also codified in 1993, the California Family Rights Act (Gov. Code §12945.2)- known as the “CFRA” is California’s version of the FMLA. Sometimes referred to as the “Moore-Brown-Roberti Family Rights Act,” the CFRA is part of California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act- known as the “FEHA”- and is enforced by the California Civil Rights Department.
Why Should You Attend:
At the crux of the CFRA and FMLA is the notion that an employee is entitled to take a leave of absence for family care, parental bonding, or for a serious health condition without the fear of losing his or her job. Parts I and II of this course (separate course, 90 minutes each) will teach you how to successfully navigate the requirements set forth by the CFRA and FMLA.The CFRA and the FMLA differ in many ways, and California employers must be familiar with the requirements for each. In some cases the CFRA is more generous with the rights it affords employees, but in other cases the FMLA is more generous and also more expansive than the CFRA.
To register for Family Care and Medical Leave in California - Part 2, click here.
Areas Covered in the Webinar:
- The California Family Rights Act and Family Medical Leave Act - known as the CFRA and FMLA - the laws which set forth the requirements for family care and medical leave
- Which Employers are covered by the CFRA/FMLA
- A covered employer’s duty to post notice of CFRA requirements and obligations
- Which employees are eligible to take CFRA/FMLA leave; which sorts of life-events are “qualifying events” under the CFRA/FMLA
- An employee’s notice requirements when the need for leave arises
- The employer’s response to a request for leave
- How long leave is under the CFRA/FMLA
Who Will Benefit:
Whether you are an employer, Human Resources professional, supervisor or in-house counsel seeking to create a safe and supportive workplace culture, this class will provide valuable insights and practical guidance. This webinar will provide valuable information to all personnel including:- Supervisors
- Human resources staff and executives
- Payroll staff and executives
- General counsel
- All California employers
Course Provider
Jacquiline M Wagner,
