{"id":12166,"date":"2026-10-16T23:16:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T04:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/us\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=12166"},"modified":"2026-10-30T04:11:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T09:11:50","slug":"california-leave-requirements","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/us\/resources\/hr-compliance\/employee-leaves\/california-leave-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"California leave requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-primary-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f85887e8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-929090b5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a4641b2f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">by <strong>Annie Lau<\/strong>, Fisher Phillips<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">California has some of the most expansive and complex employee leave laws in the country. This comprehensive guide is designed to help HR professionals, employers, and people managers understand and comply with California\u2019s wide range of mandatory leaves of absence and employer\u2011provided leave obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Covering everything from family and medical leave, pregnancy disability leave, and paid family leave to bereavement, reproductive loss, school\u2011related leave, military leave, crime victim protections, and rehabilitation leave, this resource provides in\u2011depth guidance on eligibility, length of leave, compensation, reinstatement rights, and prohibited employer actions. It also explores how California leave laws interact with federal requirements and other employment laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The guide addresses both statewide and local leave requirements, including industry\u2011specific and city\u2011level ordinances, and highlights key compliance responsibilities such as notice requirements, accommodations, enforcement risks, and penalties. Practical key action steps help HR teams apply the law in real\u2011world scenarios and reduce compliance risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are managing day\u2011to\u2011day absence issues or reviewing your organisation\u2019s leave policies, this resource serves as a trusted reference for navigating California employee leave compliance now and as future developments arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-in-this-guide-learn-about\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">In this guide, learn about:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Leaves of absence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Bereavement leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Leave for reproductive loss\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Leave requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Prohibited actions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Family and medical leave\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">California Family Rights Act<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Pregnancy disability leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Paid family leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Kin care leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Family military leave<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Bone marrow and organ donor leave\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Length of leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Compensation and benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Reinstatement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Interaction with other laws<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Prohibited actions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">School activities leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">School discipline leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Paid sick leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Crime victim leave\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Leave requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Victims of violence accommodation requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Employer notice requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Prohibited actions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Enforcement and penalties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Key action steps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Leave to attend judicial proceedings\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Leave for any proceeding where victims\u2019 rights are at issue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jury duty leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Voting leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Election official leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Emergency responder leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Industrial injury leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Military leave\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Civil Air Patrol leave<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Literacy leave and accommodation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Drug and alcohol rehabilitation leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Company-provided leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Local requirements\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Anaheim hotel worker victim leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Glendale hotel worker victim leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Los Angeles hotel workers victim leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Oakland hotel employee victim leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">San Francisco formula retail employee rights ordinance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">San Francisco public health emergency leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Santa Monica hotel worker victim leave<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Future developments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-bg-light-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1e3dc65 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 id=\"h-want-to-see-more\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(16.834px, 1.052rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.881), 26px);font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Want to see more?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-bm-inline-sentence is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1ffe0ea6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For full access to our guide:<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;margin-right:0;margin-left:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">California leave requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">sign up for an HR and Compliance Center subscription today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/us\/quote\/?intcmp=hrcc-migrated-resource|quote|request-a-quote\" style=\"border-radius:25px\">Request a quote<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column lnrs-hide-block-on-mobile is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--secondary-gray);border-left-width:2px;padding-left:10px;flex-basis:30%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained wp-container-2 is-position-sticky\">\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jurisdiction: California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-secondary-gray-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1b31d3a2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:1rem;padding-top:15px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\">\n<h3 id=\"h-latest-updates\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest updates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Updated to reflect amendments regarding leave for victims of certain crimes to attend judicial proceedings, effective January 1, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-bleach-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-22a7c014 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:14px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get ahead of HR compliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Navigating today\u2019s complex HR compliance landscape is challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get ahead with Brightmine. 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