California law requires most employers to provide sick leave and other types of paid and unpaid leave to most employees. An employer in California may be required to provide an employee extended unpaid sick leave in accordance with the California Family Rights Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, or other state and federal laws. Additionally, employers who choose to offer vacation must follow certain guidelines. California employers must be aware of the various rules, regulations and "best practices". While the federal law provides for the minimum benefits an employer must offer, California enhancements often take employers by surprise. Learn the rules governing pregnancy leave, sick leave and other forms of paid or unpaid leave under California law.
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
As a California employer or employee, knowing what the law requires of you can prevent troublesome claims and/or legal actions and keep the employer-employee relationship running smoothly. One of the most technical areas employers and employees face is knowing and understanding the various types of paid and unpaid leave that employees are entitled to under both federal and California law. This course will familiarize the attendee with what types of leave are available, whether the leave must be paid or unpaid and what the conditions for that leave are.
AREA COVERED
- Satisfying accommodation requirements
- California paid sick leave
- Employer leave of absence policies and practices
- Vacation Accrual Policies in California
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- California Family Rights Act (CFRA)
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL)
- Alcohol and drug rehabilitation leave
- California FEHA disability leave and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
WHO WILL BENEFIT?
This will benefit:
- HR Generalists and Staff
- Benefit Analysts
- Department Managers and Supervisors
- Small Business Owners and Operators
As a California employer or employee, knowing what the law requires of you can prevent troublesome claims and/or legal actions and keep the employer-employee relationship running smoothly. One of the most technical areas employers and employees face is knowing and understanding the various types of paid and unpaid leave that employees are entitled to under both federal and California law. This course will familiarize the attendee with what types of leave are available, whether the leave must be paid or unpaid and what the conditions for that leave are.
- Satisfying accommodation requirements
- California paid sick leave
- Employer leave of absence policies and practices
- Vacation Accrual Policies in California
- California Family Rights Act (CFRA)
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL)
- Alcohol and drug rehabilitation leave
- California FEHA disability leave and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
This will benefit:
- HR Generalists and Staff
- Benefit Analysts
- Department Managers and Supervisors
- Small Business Owners and Operators
Speaker Profile
Melvin K. Patterson
Melvin K. Patterson, an attorney licensed to practice before all state and federal courts in California, is General Counsel to the Cedrus Group, a family of international financial services firms with offices around the globe. He is a member of the Labor & Employment Section of the California State Bar and has been admitted to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California as well as the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal. Mr. Patterson is experienced in Labor and Employment litigation and transactional matters in the U.S., Asia and the U.K. He has designed internal …
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