What types of leave would qualify for FMLA and/or CFRA?
There are two types of leave available to you: • Medical leave is for your own serious health condition or a serious health condition for your spouse, child, or parent. (Leave is not available for the serious health condition of your parent(s)-in-law.) Your own serious health condition includes pregnancy. For additional information on how FMLA and CFRA work for pregnancy, see the Pregnancy Disability Leave Supplement. • Family leave is for the: a) birth of your child, or b) placement of an adoptive or foster child in your home. Leave must be taken within 12 months of the birth or placement of the child in your home. Back to Top Back to Top • Who is eligible? To be eligible for FMLA and/or CFRA, you must have worked for the County for at least 12 months and a minimum of 1,250 hours within the past 12 months. Back to Top Back to Top • Is my FMLA and/or CFRA leave paid? FMLA and CFRA grant you the right to unpaid leave. However, through your employee benefit package, you may choose to use
