Labor/Employment
Sep. 30, 2020
Governor Newsom expands California Family Rights Act
The governor approved a historic expansion of the California Family Right Act earlier this month when he signed into law Senate Bill 1383.
Christine H. Long
Partner
Berliner Cohen LLP
Phone: (408) 286-5800
Email: christine.long@berliner.com
Christine serves as the chair of the firm's Employment Practice Group and Hospitality Practice Group. She maintains a diverse practice representing business owners in employment law, hospitality law, business litigation, and real estate law both through advising on best practices as well as representing them in administrative, state and federal court proceedings.
Governor Gavin Newsom approved a historic expansion of the California Family Right Act on Sept. 17 when he signed into law Senate Bill 1383. The bill expands coverage to employers with as few as five employees, and further expands what are considered qualifying events.
Currently, the California Family Rights Act, which largely mirrors the Federal Family Medical Leave Act, requires employers with 50 or more employees within a 75-mile...
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