Leave Laws

Pasadena Medical Leave Retaliation Claims in 2026 CFRA Rights Employees Still Miss

Pasadena Medical Leave Retaliation Claims in 2026: CFRA Rights Employees Still Miss

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Employees shouldn’t have to choose between protecting their health and their job. Unfortunately, that’s the exact position that many employers intentionally put workers in when they are more worried about coverage than their employees’ needs. The California Family Rights Act, or CFRA, gives many workers the right to take job-protected leave to handle serious medical […]

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Retaliation for Taking Time Off as a Survivor of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking 

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Taking time off after domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking isn’t a luxury or something that’s “nice to have.” It’s a protected right under California law. Despite this, some Pasadena employees face subtle or overt negative consequences after using this time. Reduced hours, disciplinary actions, and even termination may follow. When that happens, it may

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CFRA vs FMLA

CFRA vs FMLA: Understanding the Key Differences

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When a California employee requires a leave of absence, they may be eligible for leave under two key statutes: the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Although these laws have similarities, they vary slightly in terms of coverage, eligibility requirements, and reasons for taking leave. This blog post explores

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CFRA Leave: A Guide to the California Family Rights Act

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CFRA, short for the California Family Rights Act, is a California statute that provides eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical issues. This blog attempts to answer the most common questions asked by employees who are either on CFRA leave or trying to determine whether they qualify

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California Expands Leave Rights to Include “Designated Person”

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Over the last few years, California has significantly expanded leave rights for its workers. Some of the most notable changes have been broadening medical leave coverage to employers with at least five employees (rather than 50) and providing leave to care for an expanded group of individuals (e.g., domestic partners and children of domestic partners).

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New Employment Law, Minimum Wage, Bereavement Leave

New Employment Laws 2023: Minimum Wage, Bereavement Leave, and More

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California continues to expand protections for its workers. From increased minimum wages to bereavement leave rights, here are some of the new employment laws taking effect in 2023. Minimum Wage Increases Starting January 1, 2023, the minimum wage in California will increase to $15.50 per hour. In contrast to previous years, this new rate applies

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FMLA Leave

Working While on FMLA Leave: What Employers Can and Cannot Ask of You

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A question that sometimes comes up in my work is whether an employer can ask an employee to work during their FMLA leave. And, more specifically, what communications and requests by an employer are appropriate during a leave of absence. This article answers these questions and provides specific examples of acceptable and unacceptable requests by

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Maximum Leave Policies No Fault Attendance Policies Violate ADA and FEHA

Maximum Leave Policies that Violate the ADA and FEHA

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What Are Maximum Leave Policies? Maximum leave policies cap the amount of leave an employee may take from work. They are sometimes referred to as no-fault attendance policies and can take many forms. While facially neutral, maximum leave policies are problematic when applied to leave taken for a disability because they can unfairly penalize disabled

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