Overview

• Compliance Steps Regarding FMLA/CFRA/PDL Leave

• Family & Medical Leave Act ("FMLA")

• California Family Rights Act ("CFRA")

• California Pregnancy Disability Leave Act ("PDL")

• Other Laws

	Summary Highlights Comparing FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA/FEHA, and WC
	Compliance Steps

• STEP 1: Evaluate Whether the Employer is Covered by FMLA

• STEP 2: Ensure FMLA/CFRA/PDL Posters Are Posted and Each Employee Is Given Written Notice

• STEP 3: Evaluate Whether Employee Is Eligible for FMLA/CFRA Leave

• STEP 4: Evaluate Whether Employee's Leave Request Satisfies FMLA/CFRA/PDL Criteria

• STEP 5: Evaluate Whether Employee Provided Adequate Notice

• STEP 6: Evaluate Whether Medical Certification Requirements Are Met

• STEP 7: Give Written Confirmation of FMLA/CFRA/PDL Leave

• STEP 8: Review Employer's Obligation to Provide Benefits During Leave

• STEP 9: Arrange for Payment of Benefit Premiums

• STEP 10: Provide Notice of Failure to Pay Premiums

• STEP 11: At the End of Leave, Obtain Fitness-for-Duty Certification

• STEP 12: At End of Leave, Reinstate Employee to Comparable Position

• STEP 13: If Employee Does Not Return to Work, Offer COBRA Continuation Coverage & Recover Group Health Plan Premiums

• STEP 14: Evaluate Whether Employee Returning from Leave Owes Premium Payments for Coverage Maintained While on FMLA Leave

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