California Reproductive Loss Leave Addendum (SB 848)
CA SB 848 reproductive loss leave — up to 5 days, paid if PTO available.
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Rolled out to every employee at AutoZone (125,000), PetSmart (50,000+), A.S. Watson and Raley's (20,000) — and at larger retailers we are not permitted to name.
What's inside this template
Coverage
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Employers with 5+ employees must provide up to 5 days of leave for reproductive loss events: failed adoption, failed surrogacy, miscarriage, stillbirth, or unsuccessful assisted reproduction.
Use
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Leave must be taken within 3 months of the event. Up to 20 days within 12 months for multiple events. Paid if employee has PTO/sick leave available; otherwise unpaid but job-protected.
Confidentiality
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Reason for leave is confidential and may not be disclosed except as required for HR processing.
Anti-Retaliation
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Retaliation against employees who use this leave is prohibited and subject to remedies under California law.
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Every employee gets a seat. Request pricing for HR Operations and we quote into a workspace with California Reproductive Loss Leave Addendum (SB 848) ready.
Rolled out to every employee at AutoZone (125,000), PetSmart (50,000+), A.S. Watson and Raley's (20,000) — and at larger retailers we are not permitted to name.