What are the FMLA and CFRA?
The FMLA and CFRA are federal and state leave laws that allow eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave. Take medical leave for yourself. Care for a family member who is seriously ill. Bond with a new child.
What are the requirements to qualify for FMLA?
To be eligible, an employee must: 3.1 How do you qualify for FMLA? As with CFRA, employees wishing to take FMLA leave must work for a covered employer for at least one year and put in at least 1,250 hours in the 12 months preceding the leave.
What is the FMLA policy at the University of California?
It is the policy of the University of California to provide family care and medical leave to eligible employees in accordance with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act of 1994 (CFRA). This notice is an overview of your rights and obligations under FMLA and CFRA.
Where can I find a full explanation of the CFRA?
For a full explanation of the CFRA, you can read the Family and Medical Leave Act and California Family Rights Act Policy and Procedures brochure (PDF). There are 4 major differences between the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA):
Is the California Family Rights Act similar to the FMLA?
The CFRA is similar to the FMLA. This article discusses employee rights primarily under the CFRA with acknowledgment of the FMLA when the two laws differ. 2. What types of employers are “covered” by the California Family Rights Act?
How do I find out about FMLA in California?
For detailed information about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), visit the Department of Labor or call 1-866-487-2365. For detailed information about the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), visit the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing or call 1-800-884-1684.