California Sick Leave Rights

Summary

In California, employers cannot typically penalize employees for taking sick leave with a doctors note under the Paid Sick Leave law. If paid sick leave is exhausted, the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) or the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) may offer up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for serious health conditions. Eligibility for CFRA and FMLA requires the employer to have 50 or more employees within a 75-mile radius, and the employee must have worked for at least 1 year and 1,250 hours in the past year. Consider consulting with a local employment attorney for personalized advice.

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Yes but my paid sick leave is used up
In California, once your paid sick leave is used up, your employer may still have to accommodate your need to be off work due to illness, especially with a doctor's note. This could fall under protections provided by the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) or the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), depending on your situation.
- CFRA and FMLA provide up to * weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for serious health conditions.
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Yes
Great! Here are some key points about CFRA and FMLA:
- CFRA and FMLA provide up to * weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave.
- Your employer must have * or more employees within a *-mile radius to be covered.
- You must have worked for the employer for at least 1 year and *,* hours in the past year.
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Jaden Wharton
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