California Employee Leaves

California leave laws are some of the most complex in the country. In this self paced HR Jetpack course, instructor Cyndi Dodge walks you through federal, state, and local leave requirements that affect California employers, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, pregnancy disability leave, Kin Care, crime victim leave, military leave, voting leave, and more. You will see how job protected leave, anti retaliation protections, and various paid and unpaid programs fit together so you can respond confidently to employee leave requests and questions.

Through practical explanations, real workplace examples, and step by step comparisons, you will learn how to determine eligibility, coordinate overlapping leaves, and connect time off entitlements with wage replacement options such as paid sick leave, paid family leave, and disability benefits. The course also covers local paid sick leave ordinances, policy language for running leaves concurrently, methods for calculating 12 month leave periods, and options for tracking leave, so you can support employees, stay compliant, and reduce the risk of costly penalties and claims.

NOTE: The information provided in this course should only be used as a guide. Always consult an attorney when making decisions based on the topics discussed in this course. Laws change, so always check to make sure you are following up-to-date practices.