Leave Management Monday: California’s Four-Year Rule

Think you’re covered with a three-year record retention policy? Not in California. Under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), employers must retain leave-related documentation for at least four years—a full year longer than the federal FMLA requires.
 
Key documents to retain: leave requests, responses, certifications, correspondence, and any actions taken related to the leave.
 
Given California’s litigation climate, extending your retention timeline isn’t just smart—it’s essential.

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