California and federal laws create numerous statutory rules that provide employees the right to leaves of absence. More than 12 statutes now govern the rules in this area. The evolution of these laws has dramatically eroded the freedom employers formerly had to grant or deny time off requests.  In many cases, several laws may provide an employee overlapping  protections through a complicated system of rules. In this new publication, Attorney Richard J. Simmons of the law firm of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP examines the key statutory rules and obligations they create.  Among the numerous topics addressed in the publication are the following:
 

Legal Obligations Federal Laws  State Laws  Organ and Bone Marrow Donor Leaves Family and Medical Leaves Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Crime Victims Leaves Qualifyiing Events  Parental Obligations  Voting Time Off Sample Forms

Worker's Compensation Leaves  Domestic Violence Leaves Firefighter Leaves Military Leaves  Posting Rules  Required Policies  Leaves Required By the ADA and FEHA Pregnancy Leaves Family School Partnership Act  Checklists for Reviewing Leave Requests