Are we required to provide members of the same family with leave at the same time to care for an ill parent? What happens if the parent dies?

Not all employers are required to provide a leave of absence for the care of a parent. The answer to this question depends on what laws, policies and practices apply.

The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) would require a leave of absence for parental care provided that the employer is covered by these laws and each of the employees meets the eligibility requirements for CFRA/FMLA leave.

Although it is unusual for an employer to have multiple requests from family members for CFRA/FMLA leave at the same time, each employee has the right to take a separate CFRA/FMLA