California Expands Protections For Disabled Employees

Key Points: Recent California case law and new regulations stress the importance of the employer's duty to engage in the interactive process with disabled workers who require accommodation. Now more than ever, it is important for employers to review their current policies and procedures to ensure compliance with California's broader disability protections.

Employers May Have to Extend Pregnancy Disability Leave Beyond Four Months: In a recent decision, the Court of Appeal held that an additional leave of absence beyond the mandated four month leave may be a reasonable accommodation after an employee's pregnancy...