Leaves of Absence Essentials: Navigating Time Off with Confidence and Compliance

Managing employee leaves can feel like navigating a maze of overlapping laws, conflicting obligations, and operational pressures. From FMLA and CFRA to ADA and Pregnancy Disability Leave, California employers must balance empathy with compliance — all while keeping business operations running smoothly.

This essential program brings clarity to one of HR’s most complex topics. Our employment law experts will break down the latest legal updates, walk you through real-world case studies, and equip you with tools to handle leave requests confidently and consistently. Whether you manage a small team or oversee a large workforce, you’ll leave with practical strategies to simplify leave management and reduce risk.

What You’ll Learn

• Master the Alphabet Soup: Understand how FMLA, CFRA, ADA, and PDL intersect — and where they don’t.

• New for 2026: Legislative updates and emerging trends impacting leave administration.

• Documentation & Tracking: Build compliant processes for requests, certifications, and return-to-work.

• Avoid Common Pitfalls: Learn how missteps in leave decisions lead to lawsuits — and how to prevent them.

• Balancing Compassion with Compliance: Support your employees while safeguarding your organization.

Who Should Attend

HR professionals, supervisors, business owners, payroll and benefits administrators, and anyone responsible for handling leave requests or ensuring legal compliance in the workplace.