Employer Advisory Council presents: “Hold My Job, I Might Come Back!” – A Map Through the Maze of Leave of Absence Laws in California

“Hold My Job, I Might Come Back!” – A Map Through the Maze of Leave of Absence Laws in California

Leave of absence laws in California can feel like a maze for employers and employees alike. With multiple federal and state laws, eligibility requirements, overlapping leave programs, and different rules for job protection and wage replacement, knowing which leave applies and when – can be challenging.

Join Angela Lopez for a practical overview of California’s leave of absence landscape. This webinar will help employers better understand the key leave laws, recognize how different types of leave may interact, and navigate leave requests while maintaining compliance and supporting their employees.

Presented by Angela Lopez

Angela Lopez is an experienced employment law attorney who advises and represents employers on a wide range of workplace matters, including employment compliance, litigation, internal investigations, discrimination and harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour issues, and leaves of absence. She has successfully handled employment matters in state and federal courts, administrative forums, and through alternative dispute resolution, and regularly counsels employers on employee relations, workplace policies, hiring and termination, employee handbooks, and litigation prevention.

Angela earned her law degree from USC Law School and her undergraduate degrees in English and women’s studies from UC Davis, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa. She is a member of the Los Angeles County and Ventura County Bar Associations and is actively involved in community service in Ventura County.

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