CFRA Leave for (Almost) Everyone: What It Means for You
CAHR20 | Presented by James J. McDonald, Jr.
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The California Family Rights Act has been amended so that effective January 1, 2021, the minimum number of employees for coverage will be 5. Many more employers will have to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to employees with serious health conditions. Moreover, the range of persons for whom an employee can take leave to care for will be expanded as well, to include siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, and domestic partners.
Learning Objectives:
1. Learn how the new CFRA will interact with the Family and Medical Leave Act.
2. Learn how and when to document CFRA leaves.
3. Learn what you should have in your new CFRA leave policy.
In addition, the definition of “child” is expanded to cover all adult children (regardless of whether they are dependent). The new 5 employee minimum will also apply to “baby bonding” leaves too, replacing the New Parent Leave Law that had lowered the threshold to 20 employees. This session will address these changes and steps employers will need to take to comply.
1. Learn how the new CFRA will interact with the Family and Medical Leave Act.
2. Learn how and when to document CFRA leaves.
3. Learn what you should have in your new CFRA leave policy.
Credit Information
1.0 California-specific Credit, 1.0 SHRM PDC
Description
CFRA Leave for (Almost) Everyone: What It Means for You
James J. McDonald, Jr., Fisher & Phillips, Irvine Office Managing Partner
Education Track: California Employment Law
Learning Level: Applied
Eligible for 1.0 California-specific credit
The California Family Rights Act has been amended so that effective January 1, 2021, the minimum number of employees for coverage will be 5. Many more employers will have to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to employees with serious health conditions. Moreover, the range of persons for whom an employee can take leave to care for will be expanded as well, to include siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, and domestic partners.
In addition, the definition of “child” is expanded to cover all adult children (regardless of whether they are dependent). The new 5 employee minimum will also apply to “baby bonding” leaves too, replacing the New Parent Leave Law that had lowered the threshold to 20 employees. This session will address these changes and steps employers will need to take to comply.
Learning Objectives:
1. Learn how the new CFRA will interact with the Family and Medical Leave Act.
2. Learn how and when to document CFRA leaves.
3. Learn what you should have in your new CFRA leave policy.
1. Learn how the new CFRA will interact with the Family and Medical Leave Act.
2. Learn how and when to document CFRA leaves.
3. Learn what you should have in your new CFRA leave policy.
About James J. McDonald, Jr.:
James J. McDonald, Jr. is managing partner of the Irvine, California office of the law firm Fisher & Phillips LLP where he advises and defends employers in all labor and employment matters. Jim tries cases before juries, judges and arbitrators, and he also serves as a strategic advisor to clients to assist them to avoid claims and lawsuits. Jim is the author of the book, California Employment Law: An Employers’ Guide, published annually by SHRM, and he has taught labor and employment law in the Human Resources Management Program at the University of California, Irvine, for 16 years. Jim holds both the SHRM-SCP and SPHR certifications. Jim may be reached at jmcdonald@fisherphillips.com._1583984148853.png)