CA AB2011

Expands the small employer family leave mediation program to include resolution of alleged violations of reproductive loss leave provisions, in addition to existing family care, medical, and bereavement leave violations.

Extends the mediation program indefinitely by removing the January 1, 2025 repeal date, allowing the program to continue operating beyond its original sunset provision.

Adds reproductive loss leave claims to the statute of limitations tolling provisions, which pause the clock on employee claims from the date they contact the department until mediation is complete or deemed unsuccessful.

Adds a new completion criterion that mediation is deemed complete if the mediator determines the employer does not have between 5 and 19 employees, except when parties dispute the employee count and the mediator cannot make a determination.

Applies to employers with between 5 and 19 employees, requiring mediation before employees can pursue civil actions for violations of family leave and reproductive loss leave provisions.