Why Leave Laws Matter
State laws may offer more benefits than federal laws.
Which law provides more benefits?
Employee must return to same or similar job.
What does it mean when a leave is “job-protected”?
CA law gives 5+ paid sick days to all workers.
What is Paid Sick Leave?
Refer to HR, don’t decide leave eligibility.
What is a manager's responsibility when an employee requests a leave of absence?
The team that reviews and approves leave.
What is Human Resources?
Cuts burnout, boosts morale, and retention.
What are the benefits of supporting employees’ well-being through protected leave?
The employee receives income, but job isn't protected.
What is wage replacement leave?
These two programs provide wage-only benefits without job protection.
What are Paid Family Leave (PFL) and State Disability Insurance (SDI)?
Monitoring start and end dates, and tracking intermittent absences in UKG.
What does a manager need to do in UKG to ensure accurate leave tracking?
HR’s deadline to send Notice of Eligibility and Leave Rights.
What is 5 business days?
Ensures legal compliance and fairness.
Why is it important to treat all leave requests consistently and fairly?
FMLA = 50+ employees; CFRA = 5+ employees.
What is the difference in employer size requirements between FMLA and CFRA?
Leave for pregnancy-related conditions.
What is Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL)?
Confirm return date with HR.
What should a manager do before the employee returns from leave to ensure a smooth transition?
These two key principles are upheld by HR to protect employee information and rights.
What are non-retaliation and confidentiality?
Helps plan coverage and avoid disruption.
How do leave laws help improve business continuity?
False — the more generous law applies.
Is it true that federal leave laws always take precedence over state laws when both apply?
CA law allowing leave for more family types.
What is the California Family Rights Act (CFRA)?
Avoiding health-related conversations and not requesting work.
What are two communication mistakes managers must avoid during an employee’s leave?
A note confirming employee is fit to return.
What is a fitness-for-duty certification?
Fines, audits, and possible lawsuits.
What are potential legal consequences if a company fails to comply with state and federal leave laws?
Two leaves that may overlap or run in sequence.
Can an employee be eligible for both FMLA and CFRA at the same time?
These three leave types may overlap to recover after childbirth.
What are FMLA, PDL, and SDI?
Be flexible; follow return guidelines.
How should a manager support an employee’s transition back to work after leave?
Healthcare Provider Certification.
What form verifies an employee’s medical need for leave?