Medical Leave and Family Laws

California laws, including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), provide employees with rights to protected medical and family leave.

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Legal Entitlements

Employees are entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave under various acts:

• Pregnancy Disability Leave

• California Family Rights Act (CFRA)

• Parent Leave Act

• Sick Leave (Paid)

• Leave for Victims of Sexual or Domestic Violence

• Voting Leave

• Jury Duty Leave

• School Activities Leave

• Study Leave

• Bereavement Leave

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Conditions for Leave

Eligibility criteria include one year of employment and 1,250 hours worked in the previous year, with the employer having 50 or more employees within a 75-mile radius. FairWork Legal Group ensures employees receive their entitled leaves and protects them from employer retaliation for taking legitimate leaves.