California Family Rights Act (CFRA) Explained by an Employment Lawyer

This video explains the leave of absence laws in CA. If you are an employee and need a leave of absence from work, watch this video.
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[@micheles1816]

Thank you so much for these videos. They are so incredibly helpful and easy to understand.

[@braniganrobertsonlaw]

You are very welcome!

[@stephanie9759]

These are re all very good and informational and e.lowering as an employee. I lost a job yearss. Ago for attending a requested in add vance funeral. When i returned to work i found that the locks were changed my keys didnt work. After knocking. Was told I n;o longer worked there. I knocked again saying "You cannot do that " door opened told to hand over keys told i had no business go to any guys funeral. I turned to leave saying "that was a very close friend of mine . i gave notice . and before i knew it i was swirled around and slapped to the ground. "What are you doing!" He left i got up shocked and my disabeled daughter & i were thrown into a. Season of awful chaos because was knocked i also rented an apartment it was rented out from under us. I forgot all about unemployment or fighting it i onli knew i ad to take care if my girl. Just listening to your short to the point videos was so relieving.

[@shannapalau9851]

Your videos are so helpful. I think that employee rights groups should recommend all employees understand employee rights under the law and subscribe to your channel!

[@SweetPappyJones]

I hope I don’t need to contact you in the future! Thank you for such a thorough video. 🤝

[@peruanoqueserespeta1259]

Thanks for all the information in your videos thanks a lot . But I would lime to see a video update about CFRA in covid 19 times anything change? Thanks in advance .

[@Hidalgoinc]

I’ll be setting up a meeting next month.

[@ozsal]

Thank you so much for this helpful video. i have a question. so the CFRA allows you to take 12 weeks of leave in 12 months. whether in one go or intermittently, so e.g. if an employee has been working for a company for more than 2 years how many CFRA leaves does he have in his pool.

[@24reyeser]

I think it does cover certain injuries.

[@gurkamalkaur3207]

Please clarify the benefit for a California resident filing CFRA versus FMLA. I have listened to both videos and the only difference I heard was military and the same sex unmarried couples। Thank you

[@FunKaYxxD1sCO]

I'm currently injured from a work-related injury and about to take FMLA. Just confused on how workers comp will work when I'm out of work for a few months with FMLA in use. Thanks.

[@ozsal]

CFRA leaves are counted every calander year or the date of joining of the employee the 12 months period will count. Also are these CFRA leaves carried forward every year like if an employee has used 10 weeks of leave out of 12 this year so next year will he be having 14 weeks of CFRA or they are only refreshed every year.

[@mansipusalkar8915]

CFRA does apply for paternity leave? What all documents required for paternal to submit?

[@bigsexy_64]

I'm having a problem with my employer, I have returned to work from a workman's comp injury, my employer did not put me back on my normal shift and I lost pay. What are my rights.?

[@sergio6194]

My HR representative told me that company cannot accommodate me after looking at doctor's note so I'm on FMLA I'm on one month out of the three doesn't look like I'll be on full active duty can I return on modified duty will I be laid off after 12 weeks?

[@prodriguez3290]

if i pay into old age survivor disability insurance (oasdi), from my paycheck, do i qualify for pfl if i meet the other requirements? im in ca.

[@RN_BSN_PHN]

What happens..when someone on short 10-day FMLA under protected status (after filing admin. complaint 2 years retro actively) by Failure to Promote from LVN to RN. Who witnessed other promotions of workers with less seniority during the short 10-day FMLA???? Do I have a possible case? I belive my case is similar to Browett VS Reno

[@cheryldavidson4882]

What is the statue of limitations for filing a wrongful termination claim while on FMLA

[@anonymousdrft]

As a new father how much time can I legally take off if my employer only has a couple employees?

[@mmorgan619]

What happens if a woman is taking her 2nd pregnancy related leave within a 15 month window? She's been at the company for 4+ years and has worked over 1,250 hours since returning to work 9 months ago.

[@helenewebster9462]

This happen to me Presley Woods Apartment when my Late Mother needed me to be with her Iatrogenic's Induced Injuries from unwarranted and dangerous Antipsychotics and Opioids Cocktail.

[@BouncingBaller]

What if 12 weeks isn't enough?

[@tracys2052]

How can I get in contact with you for some questions about my job and maternity leave ?

[@vanessaluna6165]

Hi, I don’t qualify for additional absence of leave with my company but I still applied & the state is paying me PFL for baby bonding time. My work told me to go back to work or I can loose my job since I didn’t reach the amount of hours within a year. If I were to put my 2 weeks of notice of work can I still claim my PFL benefits or would it stop? Also would I need to pay the money back if I were to put my 2 weeks in?

[@BhaVi7777]

Isn't CFRA for caring for siblings, parent-laws too

[@juanramirez-th6mb]

Where do I apply for CRFA

[@juanramirez-th6mb]

Question

[@Mr.E470]

Thanks for the video. I have a question, right now im under FMLA leave because i hurt my back, and my FMLA will be finished next week but i might have surgery. My employer gave me more 60 days of under ADA, but right now im not sure when the surgery will take place amd how long my recovery will be. My employer told me if i don't come back by the end of the 60 days with a doctor's note that i can do my job without any restrictions they will fired me. What i can do??

[@braniganrobertsonlaw]

Without knowing more, it's possible that you've exhausted all of the leave of absence rights that CA has created for employees. You may be out of luck as far as job protection goes.

[@Mr.E470]

Ok thanks a lot for replying.

[@Mr.E470]

Does it make a difference if I'm in disability?

[@angelguzman3530]

Do Teachers Aids in California qualify for FMLA or CFRA? I have worked for the employer for 7 years and work 6 hours a day and have June and July off. I was told we don't qualify because we do not meet the 1,250 hours. Is this information accurate? I know some that have taken it and have the same position i do. I would really appreciate some feedback on this.

[@zzygyx9119]

Sorry it seems to me that in this video, you didn't compare CFRA vs FMLA

[@elizabethbishop7239]

Domestic Partner? My husband's employer is requiring proof of the D.P. We're not same-sex. How? Where?

[@claudia_98]

Can your employer take your vacation hrs u have accumulated and any time u have for psl...recently my mom had surgery I take care of her thats my FMLA and my company took my vacation hrs and paid it when I didn't ask for it

[@mariaquevedo4331]

Can we get an answer for this

[@isaacordonez9412]

What if I have worked way over 1,250 hours, but have not worked for 12 months.

[@braniganrobertsonlaw]

Sorry, gotta have both.

[@anavazquez9584]

I been working almost 4 years in the same company. I’m 38 weeks pregnant my obgyn take me out of work at 36 weeks because I was positive of covid and I been having contractions. Company didn’t pay me my quarantine, and now they said I don’t qualify for baby bonding because I’m short 47 hours. Please I need your help? I’m so stress and confuse. ( I talk to HR on Jan and they said I don’t have to worry about the hours now is a whole different story) I’m son upset

[@itstaniia]

If you’re in CA you can apply for disability from 36 weeks since your OB put you on leave. After birth, you get 6-8 weeks of disability and then you get 8 weeks of PML. Then, you can take 4 weeks of unpaid leave because the FMLA allows you to take 12 weeks. It’s CA law and every company must follow it.

[@anavazquez9584]

@@itstaniia thank you. But this company is doing thing so difficult for me. They want me to quite. They are stressing me out!

[@itstaniia]

@@anavazquez9584 you should contact a lawyer. They don’t have a right to discriminate you. Follow @laywersforpregnancyrights on IG and they can help you. Whatever you do don’t quit because you have a right to maternity leave in CA

[@anavazquez9584]

@@itstaniia I will thank you. 😊

[@bythehandofbob]

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[@braniganrobertsonlaw]

I think there is something wrong with your math. I've never been paid a 96% contingency fee. That would be unconscionable. If your lawyer charged you that in an individual case (excluding class actions as those function very differently) then you should report him/her to your State's bar. Why would anyone agree to that in the first place?

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Wow, you sound proud when you say the words “I’m a … lawyer.” Out of touch much?