"Hold My Job, I Might Come Back!" - A Map Through the Maze of Leave of Absence Laws in California

Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Time: 10:00 am - 11:15 am

Sponsor: Alameda Employer Advisory Council

Location (Remote): Login instructions will be provided to each registered and paid participant via email prior to the program.

Cost: $30 (non-members); Complimentary for Alameda EAC members

Presenter: Angela V. Lopez

Registration Information

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Leave of absence laws in California can feel like a maze for employers and employees alike. With multiple federal and state laws, eligibility requirements, overlapping leave programs, and different rules for job protection and wage replacement, knowing which leave applies and when can be challenging.

Join Angela Lopez for a practical overview of California’s leave of absence landscape. This webinar will help employers better understand the key leave laws, recognize how different types of leave may interact, and navigate leave requests while maintaining compliance and supporting their employees.

What You Will Learn

The key federal and California leave laws employers need to understand
How to determine whether an employee may be eligible for protected leave
The differences between job-protected leave and wage-replacement benefits
How FMLA, CFRA, Pregnancy Disability Leave, and other leave programs may interact
Common employer challenges when managing leave requests and employee absences
Important considerations for leave administration, documentation, and return-to-work
Practical steps employers can take to manage leaves more consistently and compliantly