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ARTICLE · 18 OCTOBER 2002

Accommodating Working Families in California

United StatesEmployment and HR
Michele Ballard Miller
Michele Ballard Miller

Even though most companies try to do so voluntarily, California imposes an array of legal obligations on employers to make sure they accommodate employees who are parents. These laws – ranging from time off to attend school activities to accommodation of nursing mothers – often come as a surprise to companies doing business in California, especially those who also have operations out-of-state. In addition to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, for example, California requires special accommodations of pregnant workers, sick leave to care for family members, and even new rights for domestic partners. Here’s an overview of California’s family-friendly laws.

    1. Pregnancy disability leave.

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