Understanding California's New Leave Policy for Reproductive Loss with Beth De Lima

In this episode of Strategic Solutions with Beth De Lima, we dive into California's new leave regulation for reproductive loss. As family-forming challenges like miscarriage, failed adoption, unsuccessful IVF, and stillbirth impact many employees, this new policy aims to provide the necessary support.

What You'll Learn:
1. Overview of California's Reproductive Loss Leave
A new regulation allowing up to 5 days of leave for employees facing family-forming losses.
Applicable to employers with 5 or more employees, covering both birthing and non-birthing parents.
Eligibility and Key Benefits

2. Who qualifies for this leave and how it differs from FMLA and ADA.
Explanation of unpaid leave and use of accrued PTO.
Potential Challenges and Compliance Tips

3. Managing requests without supporting documentation.
Avoiding discrimination and understanding compliance requirements.

Why This Matters:
Beth emphasizes the significance of this regulation in the evolving landscape of employee rights, highlighting how it can support families during difficult times and make companies more attractive to potential hires.

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