California employees taking leave to care for a “designated person” may not qualify as federal FMLA leave

Snippet of Article: "...Further, AB 1041 will impact the intersection between Federal and California medical leave. California employees taking leave to care for a “designated person” may not qualify as federal FMLA leave. Thus, it is possible that an employee can use more than 12 weeks of family and medical leave within a 12-month period. Takeaways AB 1041 will take effect January 1, 2023, so employers should review and update their policies to reflect the change in the law and allow for employees to take leave for “designated persons” to prepare for the upcoming year. Some specifics to take into consideration include updating current written policies and ensuring tracking systems are put in place to account for changes in when and how employees can take leave. Employers may consider revising..."

Source: www.natlawreview.com

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