California Family Rights Act (CFRA) Overview

The following provides a broad overview of the CFRA’s basic provisions, such as who is covered by the CFRA, which employees are eligible for leave and for what reasons. Each of the following issues will be covered in greater detail in subsequent sections.

Covered Employers

The CFRA applies to all private employers with five or more employees and all public agencies, regardless of the public agency’s size.

Amount of Leave