New Year, New Employment Laws

As we are all hopeful of ushering in a positive New Year, 2021 has not disappointed with its ushering in of new employment laws. 

One key change for California is the expansion of the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), which has traditionally provided eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid protected leave to those employers with 50 or more employees. Beginning January 1, 2021, employers with five or more employees will now be required to comply with the CFRA.  This is certainly something different for small employers for 2021! 

So, what does this mean for you as an employer?  Eligible employees will be:

• allowed to take leave to care for additional family members, including a domestic partner, adult children, the children of a domestic partner, grandparents, grandchildren and siblings.

• permitted to take leave for reasons related to a family member’s covered active duty in the US Armed Forces.

The changes go even further where both parents work for the same employer.  The regs previously limited to leave to a combined 12 weeks between both employees; however, the regs have expanded, providing that each employee will be entitled to take 12 weeks of leave for a child’s birth or placement. 

Aren’t leave laws just so fun? Not!  As leave laws continue to be the bane of most employers’ existence, having someone who can navigate the waters for you can ease the challenge. 

The consultants at 360HRPros are experts in leave of absences and are here to help you usher in 2021 as risk-free as possible. Contact us today! And, Happy New Year!