You have probably heard a lot about leaves under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CRFA), and other well-established leave laws, but below are some less common types of leave that employers should recognize and cover in their policies.
SCHOOL ACTIVITY
The Family School Partnership Act provides employees the option
In California, temporary military leave gives certain rights to employees of public agencies who take time away from work to serve in the reserves, the National Guard, or the Naval Militia. While this leave may be less common than sick leave, vacation, or maternity and paternity leave, it’s important to know how to handle requests
It was Friday July 5, 2013. I was sitting in my doctor’s office. I was desperately hoping I was fine, but had a sinking feeling I was having a miscarriage. The doctor’s office was packed because it was closed the day before. I was anxious, scared, and had a current of emotions coursing through me.
Employers know all too well the negative impact that excessive employee absences can have on the workplace. With just a month left of summer, major concerts touring, and back-to-school on the horizon, employers are likely to see many employees using up more of their paid time off as they squeeze in their final vacations and
Every election has its share of controversy and hot-button issues; the 2016 election, however, is a spectacle the likes of which few of us have ever seen. It is inevitable that employees will talk about the election in the workplace, and, especially in this volatile political climate, these discussions can result in heated arguments. Because
New Fair Employment and Housing Commission regulations took effect December 30, 2012 and deal with disability discrimination. This blog post will focus on the impact of the new regulations on issues related to pregnancy and the treatment of pregnancy related conditions as disabilities.
The new regulations expand the scope of pregnancy related conditions that can