Paternity Leave

What you need to know about California’s paternity leave laws

On Behalf of Berenji Law Firm, A Professional Corporation | Sep 21, 2022 | Paternity Leave

Up until 1993, when FMLA and CFRA were signed into law, fathers were not believed to require time to bond with their newborn or adopted children. However, given the significance of fathers in a child's life, California has put into place several laws over the past two...

Paternity leave: Is there discrimination?

On Behalf of Berenji Law Firm, A Professional Corporation | Jun 18, 2021 | Employment Law, Paternity Leave

Residents of Beverly Hills and other areas of California may want to learn more about whether there is discrimination for new parents wanting to spend time with a brand-new child. When it comes to time off from work, fathers and other non-birth partners traditionally...