2021 - California Leaves of Absence - Employer Obligations, Leave Interactions, and Handling Problems and Performance Management Challenges - PDL, FMLA, FEHA, SDI, CFRA, PFL, ADA, and Workers Compensation

Elements of the program’s featured leaves.
State leaves in the state of CA.
Eligibility requirements for leave.
Medical certification, posting and notice requirements for leave.
Pay obligations for the employee under certain leave requirements.
Benefits provided and methods for employees on leave.
Leave integration. How state leaves and FMLA interact. How they do not interreact.
Lactation accommodation requirements.
Considerations before making decisions to deny requests for leave of absence.
Obligations and suggestions for communicating with employees on leaves of absence.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA.)
How the state of CA’s definition of disability is much lower than the federal ADA. What that means for employers regarding accommodations and interaction.
Interactive process requirements including suggestions for record-keeping and ongoing management.
Managing performance of employees who are on intermittent leave and accommodation including documentation best-practices.