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HRWatchdog
DECEMBER 11, 2023
My employee of five years gave birth and would like to use California Family Rights Act (CFRA) child bonding time immediately following their pregnancy disability leave (PDL). Can I deny the leave because the employee will not have met the CFRA hours worked requirement at the time due to their time on PDL?
HRWatchdog
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Instead, the employee’s absences have increased over time without medical certification. Wage Replacement Despite a lot of employer confusion around the protections of workers’ compensation claims, workers’ compensation does not provide job-protected leaves of absences. What recourse do we have?
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HRWatchdog
JUNE 18, 2021
Our employee has used up all of her federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave but called today to request an extension of time. Several factors are considered in making this determination, and key is what the medical provider certifies as a necessary extension of time. The answer is — it depends.
HRWatchdog
JULY 11, 2022
If an employee requests a leave of absence as an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), can I require medical documentation from their health care provider? Unfortunately, neither law specifies a time limit for the employee to provide the medical documentation. Reasonable Documentation.
HRWatchdog
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
For absolute job protection, the employee needs to be on a protected leave, such as pregnancy disability leave, and the federal and state family leaves, such as the Family Medical Leave Act and the California Family Rights Act. Dana Leisinger, HR adviser, CalChamber. Not a member?
HRWatchdog
MAY 21, 2021
Do I have to continue to accommodate a pregnant employee who continues to be late or absent from work when she has used up all of her paid sick leave and vacation? Reason for Lateness/Absence. Sunny Lee, HR Adviser, CalChamber. CalChamber members can read more about Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) in the HR Library.
HRWatchdog
APRIL 4, 2017
The Labor Commissioner addresses three new questions in the updated Paid Sick Leave FAQ. The Labor Commissioner’s Office recently updated its frequently asked questions about California paid sick leave (PSL). The interaction between the use of paid sick leave and employer discipline and attendance policies, including point systems.
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