Public Hearings Next Week on Proposed Pregnancy Disability Regulations
California's Fair Employment and Housing Commission (FEHC) has published proposed regulations concerning California's pregnancy disability leave requirements. The proposed regulations cover issues such as eligibility for leave, length of leave and minimum increments of leave, reasonable accommodation issues such as job transfers, use of paid time off during leave, and the parameters surrounding the right to reinstatement upon return from leave. The FEHC is holding public meetings to solicit feedback regarding the proposed regulations on June 1 at 10:00 a.m. in Los Angeles, and on June 2 at 10:00 a.m. in San Francisco. For details regarding the locations for these two public hearings, click here.
California employers should review the proposed regulations and consider having a representative attend one of the public hearings to offer feedback on any areas of concern. Employers may also submit written feedback and comments by email addressed to regs@fehc.ca.gov. The deadline for submitting written comments is 5:00 p.m. on June 2.