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California Family Rights Act — care leave

Agency guidance explaining job-protected family and medical leave and how California Family Rights Act protections differ from federal FMLA.

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The guide distinguishes the covered employer, employment history and family relationships relevant to leave. It is useful for separating a request for time away from a claim for wage replacement. An advocate can ask an employer to identify the rule it applied without publishing private medical information.

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California Civil Rights Department

Agency guidance explaining job-protected family and medical leave and how California Family Rights Act protections differ from federal FMLA.

primary-source · checked Sep 6, 2026

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