Navigating the California Leave-of-Absence Maze: How Comfortable are You?
How comfortable are you with leave administration? On the 20th anniversary of the FMLA in 2013, the DOL concluded that 75% of employers reported that complying with the FMLA is 'easy'. That may seem like a surprise to you, right? Navigating the Family and Medical Leave Act can be challenging for most. But wait...what if you have employees working in California, too? Did you know that an eligible California employee can take more than 7 months off in a 12-month period for certain leave reasons? Join this session to gain a better understanding California's medical and family leave laws and become more confident in administering leave of absence requests for your California employees.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic elements of the current FMLA, CFRA and PDL for organizations with employees inside and outside California.
- Understand the notice process and its practical application.
- Ensure appropriate coordination of leave provisions.
- Explore other California leave laws.
Marina A. Galatro
Marina Galatro brings 25 years of experience as a trusted HR advisor providing strategic consultative services. Her experience combines effective recommendations and support to companies on a variety of topics including federal and state compliance, HR and payroll outsourcing, leave of absence, compensation, paid time off, performance management, policy and procedure development, and training and development.
Marina is passionate about compliance, leave management and assisting companies to develop HR strategies that drive transformation and elevate the workforce experience. She has met with state assembly members to discuss pending workplace legislation and how it may impact the HR profession.