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May
Does Paternity Leave Need to be Taken All at Once? Here are the Facts
Paternity leave is an important benefit for new parents. It allows fathers to take time off work to bond with their newborns, support their partners, and adjust to their new family dynamic. However, many fathers wonder if they need to take all of their paternity leave at once or...
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May
Understanding Paternity Leave Laws in California: A Comprehensive Guide
Paternity leave is a crucial benefit that allows fathers to bond with their newborns and support their partners during the postpartum period. However, navigating the complex laws and regulations surrounding paternity leave in California can be overwhelming. In this blog post, we...
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May
Are California Employees Protected from Family Responsibilities Discrimination?
First things first: what is family responsibilities discrimination (FRD)? FRD is also known as caregiver discrimination. It occurs when employers discriminate against employees based on their family caregiving responsibility. It may include discrimination against pregnant w...
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May
What Are the Laws Regarding Parental Leave?
Just because you don’t work for an employer who has 50 or more employees doesn’t mean that there aren’t certain protections that you have. So, for instance if I work for a company that only has 15 employees, that doesn’t necessarily mean I’m not entitled to time off to care for m...
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May
Why You Should Be Excited About New Military Maternity Leave Policies
Los Angeles Employment Law Firm Discusses Maternity Leave in the Military The United States Department of Defense is rolling out new paid maternity leave policies for active duty members of the Air Force (USAF), Army and Navy (including the Marines). Why is this important ne...
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May
How Can I Request Leave Under FMLA in California?
If you work at a business or company that has 50 or more employees, you may request a leave of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA. This is a federal law that applies to every eligible employee in the country, but certain states like California have their o...
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May
Starbucks to Expands Its Paid Maternity Leave Policies
Good news if you’re an expectant mother and work for Starbucks. The national coffee chain is expanding its paid maternity leave policies for birth mothers. Starbucks’ new policies, which go into effect on October 1, 2017, will allow birth mothers working as store partners and...
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May
Are California Family Leave Laws About to Receive a Major Improvement?
Eligible workers at companies with 50 or more employees can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during a 12-month period under certain family-related or personal circumstances. This is thanks to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or the California Family Rights Act ...
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May
What is the Family Medical Leave Act?
California has its own version of the Federal Family Medical Leave Act, it’s called the California Family Rights Act and it grants all of the considerations that the Family Medical Leave Act has as well as a few additional ones. It’s a very powerful tool that allows employees to...
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May
Did A Federal Judge Seriously Fire a Clerk for Taking Maternity Leave?
Our blog frequently discusses how businesses discriminate against women for becoming pregnant or taking maternity leave. This new case of maternity leave discrimination being shared across the internet is shocking because the employer should have known better. A Long I...
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