CFRA and FMLA Qualifying Reasons

An employee can take family and medical leave under both the CFRA and FMLA for several different reasons. In many instances, the reasons under CFRA and FMLA overlap, but there are some key differences between the two.

Medical Care for the Employee (CFRA/FMLA)

Both CFRA and FMLA allow for leave for the employee’s own serious health condition.

Serious health conditions do not include every illness or ailment an individual might experience. CFRA and FMLA regulations specifically define “serious health condition” as an