On September 29, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1949, which amends the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) to require covered employers to provide eligible employees with 5 days of bereavement leave.
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California Law Expanding CFRA Rights to Flight Crew Employees Closer to Enactment
By Emilia A. Arutunian on
Posted in FMLA
The California Assembly has passed a bill that would expand the California Family Rights Acts to apply to flight crew employees. Assembly Bill 1748 (AB 1748) has passed through the assembly, and is awaiting the signature of Governor Gavin Newsom. Click here to read more.
California Extends Paid Family Leave from 6 Weeks to 8 Weeks
By Erin W. Kendrella on
Posted in Disability Accommodation
Beginning on July 1, 2020, California will extend the maximum duration of Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits from six weeks to eight weeks. Individuals may receive benefits from California’s state disability insurance (SDI) program:
- To care for a seriously ill child, spouse, parent, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, or domestic partner.
- To bond with a minor child
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Will They or Won’t They: A Look at Some Significant Proposed California Legislation Relating to Leaves, Disability, and Other Protected Time Off
By Ariel Beverly & Susan E. Groff on
Posted in Disability Accommodation
With May 31st 2019, marking the deadline for bills to be passed by their California house of origin, the following are some key pieces of employment legislation that may find their way to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk in October. Here is a round-up of potential 2020 legislation worth watching:
Assembly Bill 767 – This bill…